There are several ways to propagate roses, but the glass of water method is definitely the best one you can use.

The worst thing that can happen after receiving a beautiful bouquet of roses is the rapid withering of the flowers .

To avoid this disappointment, there is a solution: propagate roses ! You can easily do this at home by taking a rose cutting from purchased flowers or an existing plant.

However, there are several methods of propagating roses other than cuttings , one of which is very effective. But let’s go in order.

In addition to its renowned therapeutic capabilities , aloe also serves as a superior fertilizer and organic rooting agent. Soak rose cuttings in aloe vera gel to encourage rapid, healthy root growth.

To propagate a cut rose , start by cutting it with scissors just below the flower. Then measure five nodes down and cut diagonally under the fifth.

The angled incision will improve the plant’s rooting ability compared to a conventional straight cut.

To extract aloe vera pulp , start by plucking a leaf from the plant. Then trim both ends and carefully cut in the center. Extract and collect all the pulp.

Using an immersion blender, blend the pulp until smooth and pour into a glass.

Then, dip the first cut rose into the pulp and let it rest for five days. Then plant the cutting in high-quality peat moss. Do not discard the remaining juice, but use it as a spray.

How to propagate roses with these other two methods

To propagate a rose, we can take a cutting and combine it with an aloe vera cutting. After cutting off the top and bottom, place the rose cutting directly onto the aloe vera cutting.

Then we take a jar and make a layer of expanded clay and earth.

We place the cutting inside, covering it with more soil until only the top part of the aloe cutting is visible.

The aloe vera will act as a container, preventing the medium from absorbing too much liquid from the gel that surrounds the cut.

This helps promote rooting of the rose. Within a few weeks, new shoots should emerge.

To keep the cut hydrated, we can use a spray bottle filled with water.

To propagate the plant from a cutting, start by cutting a plastic bottle in half and making small holes in the bottom with a hole punch .

After that, mix high-quality expanded clay and peat and fill the bottle halfway. After sprinkling generously, let the mixture drain a little.

Make a cut with at least 3 or 4 buds and remove most of the leaves with pruning shears. Insert the cutting into the soil and cover it with the other half of the bottle to keep the environment moist until it takes root.

To ensure adequate growth, the soil must maintain moisture levels that are neither too wet nor too dry.

Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight and instead opt for an outdoor area cool and shaded .

The third and best method

The third and final method of propagating roses is to clean a branch and insert it into a bottle cut in half filled with water.

To perfume, it is advisable to add a few drops of essential oil to the water. After a week, the branch will begin to sprout .