Droopy miniature rose
I recently bought some sort of miniature rose (small, white petals - yes, I'm very much an amateur). It seemed very healthy at the time. I have since re-potted it because it was in a teeny pot (there are six plants together). I used a general compost, followed the instructions and for a few days it was fine.
After leaving the house for one night, the heads are drooping. The pot was very dry, so I watered it, and carried on as normal, but it hasn't picked up, and the flower heads look awful. It's been suggested that I'm overwatering it, or that I should keep it indoors, or should put it outdoors - I really want to save it because I bought it as a present for my boyfriend (awww...). Has it had it's chips? Or is it a terrible omen for me and my fella?! If anyone can help, I'd be very, very grateful. Thanks! Mercy |
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... I recently bought some sort of miniature rose (small, white petals - yes, I'm very much an amateur). It seemed very healthy at the time. I have since re-potted it because it was in a teeny pot (there are six plants together). I used a general compost, followed the instructions and for a few days it was fine. After leaving the house for one night, the heads are drooping. The pot was very dry, so I watered it, and carried on as normal, but it hasn't picked up, and the flower heads look awful. It's been suggested that I'm overwatering it, or that I should keep it indoors, or should put it outdoors - I really want to save it because I bought it as a present for my boyfriend (awww...). Has it had it's chips? Or is it a terrible omen for me and my fella?! If anyone can help, I'd be very, very grateful. Thanks! Mercy -- Mercy For potted roses I use potting soil. Compost might be overdoing it (too much food). You can overfeed a rose. Cut the blooms. They're just taking energy the rose needs to get used to its new home and grow. The leaves are more important right now. If they're healthy, the rose is probably ok. If they're not - not much will bring it back. But ... Watering frequently is essential for a potted rose, especially one that's newly planted. But drainage is also essential. Roses hate having their "feet" wet all the time. Roses do best outdoors. You can bring them inside during harsh (cold) weather, but by then they should be dormant. I don't know if your rose is dead or just in shock. At this point I'd say make sure the soil doesn't dry out and hope. If you can find a source of seaweed you can try adding some (solution 1 tablespoon per gallon). I recently resurrected a flower my husband accidentally "weeded" after it had lain on a refuse pile in the hot sun for an hour or more. After a few hours in a seaweed solution, it perked right up. :) Gail near San Antonio TX Zone 8 |
That's great! Thanks for all the advice. The leaves look fine and healthy - the stems have picked up a bit already. I didn't realise they could be overfed. I will definitely remember that. I'm very grateful to you! Mercy |
"Mercy" wrote
That's great! Thanks for all the advice. The leaves look fine and healthy - the stems have picked up a bit already. I didn't realise they could be overfed. I will definitely remember that. I'm very grateful to you! Mercy I'm glad the leaves look fine. That's definitely good news! Glad I could help. Gail |
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