No Rooting Hormone Needed! I Propagated Roses Using This Simple Method!

Hello everyone, wishing you lots of joy and success in your passion for growing flowers. In today's sharing, I will guide you through a simple method of rose cuttings using natural materials. These materials are not only easy to find but can also create a favorable environment to help the cuttings maintain vitality, form new roots, and develop healthy young shoots. First, we need to prepare a favorite rose cutting that is completely free from pests and diseases. It's best to choose a semi-mature branch, meaning neither too young nor too old. Branches of this age usually have better adaptability and a higher rooting rate. After choosing a suitable branch, proceed to cut off all leaves and thorns on the stem. Removing the leaves helps reduce transpiration, limiting water loss before new roots form on the branch. Simultaneously, removing thorns makes the process easier and safer. Next, trim the rose branch to about 20 centimetres in length. This is an ideal length to retain nutrients and avoid excessive energy expenditure during rooting. After preparing the branch, we begin preparing the soaking solution. Take about 40 grams of fresh onion, wash it thoroughly and chop it finely. Onions contain many natural sulphur compounds, vitamins and antioxidants. These ingredients are often used by many gardeners in traditional plant care methods thanks to their ability to help clean the surface of cuts and create a favourable environment for the recovery of plant tissue. Place the chopped onion in a clean plastic cup then add about 500 millilitres of clean water. Stir well with a spoon to dissolve the active ingredients in the onion into the water. After stirring well, soak the rose cuttings in the onion solution for about 30 minutes. During this time, the base of the cutting and the cuts will be in direct contact with the solution, helping the cuttings absorb the necessary moisture before entering the rooting stage. While waiting for the cuttings to soak, we continue to prepare the nutrient solution from other natural ingredients. Take a ripe apple, wash it, and peel it. Apples contain many vitamins, minerals, and natural organic compounds that can supplement the nutrients for the rooting media. Cut the apple peel into small pieces and put it in another clean plastic cup. Next, take a ripe banana, wash it, and peel it. Do not use the banana pulp, only the peel. Banana peels have long been utilised by many plant enthusiasts due to their relatively high potassium content, along with many trace elements beneficial to plant growth. Cut the banana peel into small pieces and put it in the cup with the apple peel. Next, add about 500 ml of warm water to the cup. Warm water helps the organic substances in the apple and banana peels dissolve more easily. Stir the mixture well and let it sit for about 30 minutes to allow the nutrients to be released into the solution. Once the soaking time is sufficient, remove the rose cuttings from the onion solution. Filter out the onion pulp and keep the clear liquid. Then, filter the liquid from the apple and banana peel mixture and pour it into the onion solution. Stir well to combine the ingredients. At this point, we have a nutrient solution combining various natural ingredients. The next step is to prepare the rooting medium. Take a clean plastic cup and fill it with carefully treated river sand. Clean river sand is a popular choice for rooting rose cuttings due to its good drainage, high aeration, and ability to inhibit the growth of fungal diseases in overly humid environments. Next, pour a solution of onion, apple peel, and banana peel into the cup of sand, enough to evenly moisten the substrate. Avoid over-moistening the sand, as this can deprive the rooting point of oxygen. Next, insert the rose cutting into the center of the cup, ensuring the root is buried deep and in good contact with the substrate. To maintain consistent moisture, cover the cutting with a clear plastic bag or a clear plastic cup. This covering acts as a miniature greenhouse, retaining moisture and preventing water loss from the rose cutting. Then, place the cutting in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from strong winds and direct sunlight. Soft, diffused light is the most suitable condition during this stage. With proper care, after about 10 days you will begin to notice positive changes in the rose cutting. The dormant buds on the stem will gradually awaken and develop into vibrant, green shoots. This indicates that the cutting is maintaining its growth potential and adapting well to the new environment. More importantly, many healthy, succulent, ivory-white roots will appear at the base of the cutting. These roots are the foundation for the plant to absorb water and nutrients in the subsequent stages of development. Once the root system is strong enough, transfer the rose cutting to a pot with good drainage. Treated coconut coir is a very suitable growing medium. Coconut coir retains moisture well while ensuring good aeration for the roots, helping the plant adapt quickly and continue to grow vigorously. Roses are always one of the most beloved flowers, thanks to their captivating beauty, diverse colours and distinctive fragrance. However, propagating roses isn't always easy, especially for beginners. Hopefully, this simple method will provide you with useful experience in propagating roses at home. With just familiar ingredients like onions, apple peels and banana peels, combined with a little patience and careful attention, you can create healthy new rose bushes from your favourite variety. Each successful cutting brings not only the joy of seeing the first white roots appear, but also the happiness of witnessing a new life growing day by day under your care. We wish you success in your endeavors and hope you soon have healthy, vibrant rose bushes with abundant buds and blooms year-round. Thank you for watching, and we wish your garden will be filled with more flowers. See you again in our next sharing of effective rose care, propagation, and cultivation techniques.