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The lovely rose branches always have magical charm, but when the brilliant times are over, their miracles also disappear. Luckily, there are several ways to prolong the life of roses, whether they are in the garden or in a vase to decorate your kitchen. By providing plenty of clean water, nourishing flowers with well-balanced crop nutrients or a little sugar and maintaining a constant temperature, you can help roses continue to flourish for days or days. another week.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Take care of cut rose branches

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   Start with a clean vase. Before you place roses, wash the vase in the dishwasher or thoroughly with warm water and antibacterial soap. A clean vase is very important, as a dirty vase often contains bacteria, minerals and chemicals from tap water.
   • If you often use a certain vase, you should practice the habit of cleaning the vase with each use.
   • Make sure the inside of the vase is clean. Residual dirt from previously arranged flowers can also speed up the rot of freshly planted roses.

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   Pour distilled or purified water into the vase. Use bottled water to keep the branches moist, or invest in a tap water filtration system. The rose will stay fresh for the longest time in water with a near neutral pH, so the flower won't wilt or discolor because the water is too hard or too soft.
   • If you are using tap water for flower arrangements, leave it in the refrigerator overnight to allow the chlorine in the tap water to evaporate.
   • When urgently needed, water filters can also help adjust the pH of the water to an acceptable level. You can drop water filters into a vase corresponding to the amount of water as directed on the product and wait at least 30 minutes before flower arrangement.

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   Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the water of the vase. Regular sugar is one of the simplest and most effective ways to nourish cut cut roses. A general rule of thumb is to mix about 2 tablespoons of sugar per liter of water. The rose will suck the sugar solution through the flower stalk and turn it into beneficial glucose, helping the cells and tissues of the rose to stay lush and full.
   • Avoid sugar substitutes such as aspartame, saccharin, or stevia. These substances do not dissolve chemically similarly to sugar, so they are ineffective against roses.
   • Remember that a rose is an organism in need of nutrition, even if it has been cut off from the tree and placed in a vase to adorn your home.

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   Avoid placing the vase in a sunny and high temperature place. Similar to food, cut rose stems are better preserved in a cool place. In general, the cooler the environment, the fresher the rose is. Do not indulge in spontaneity but display flowers on a window sill or under shimmering sunlight for a long time. High temperature will wilt the flowers.
   • Consider keeping the flowers in the refrigerator overnight or when you don't need to outside. However, be sure to stay away from refrigerated foods, as gases from fruits and vegetables can be harmful to the endurance of the flowers.
   • If you are setting up roses in a hot and squash room, place the vase in a place with some air circulation, such as next to an entrance entrance, open windows, or air conditioning vents.

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   Keep the vase away from fruits and vegetables. Over time, these foods release ethylene gas, a gas compound that matures vegetables. If you place a vase of roses nearby, ethylene gas in the surrounding air will have the same effect on the flower. So it is best to choose between a rose or a fruit bowl, not both.
   • Store food and other fresh foods in the refrigerator when possible.
   • Unopened roses, on the other hand, can be stimulated to bloom more quickly when placed close to fruits and vegetables.

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   Cut flowers early in the morning. The lifespan of the flower will begin to decrease gradually as you remove the flower from the branch. So, in order not to waste time, you should cut flowers in the morning when the flowers are still moist enough. The hotter the outdoors, the more valuable moisture in the flower is lost.
   • If you absolutely must cut flowers in the afternoon or evening, you need to cut them right after watering the plants to keep the flowers fresher longer.
   • Don't choose rose branches that seem somber or lifeless at a florist or supermarket. Chances are, the flowers are not getting enough water when cut.

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   Change water once every 1-3 days. The general rule of thumb is to change it as soon as the water looks cloudy, no matter how long you've been setting the flowers. Change the vase water regularly to prevent bacteria growth and ensure a sufficient supply of clean water for the flowers. This also keeps the whole vase fragrant.
   • Don't forget to add a little sugar to the new water.
   • If necessary, replenish the water between each water change so that the water level is at least halfway up the stem.

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   Cut about 2.5 cm below the stem of the flower each time the water changes. Use sharp scissors to cut the flower stalks. The diagonal cut increases the area of ​​the flower stalk in contact with the water. This way, your thirsty flowers will have a better water absorption capacity.
   • It is important that each cut be clean and neat. A blunt scissors tongue can flatten the flower stalk and make it difficult for water to pass through damaged cells.
   • Regular pruning of the stem alone can help keep roses fresh for a week or more.
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Method 2 of 2: Take care of roses in the garden

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   Plant roses in well-drained soil. A loose soil will allow water to drain more quickly, and this also means your rose plant is less likely to rot or waterlogg. This is essential for the rose plant to thrive, as roses have a much higher need for moisture than other flowers. After watering the roses, you should see the ground dry up within a few hours.
   • Most rose varieties do well in soil with a pH of about 5.5 - 7. You can test the pH of your soil with a home soil test kit, often available at gardening centers, greenhouses and nurseries.
   • If you live in a humid area year round, consider adding a third of sand or gravel to your soil to improve drainage.

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   Add nutrients to the soil by organic fertilizers. During the spring and summer, when the plants are most growing, spread a layer about 5-7.5 cm thick on the ground with natural materials such as garden compost, cow dung or fungal manure and moss. peat. These fertilizers are a good source of nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrients necessary for the rose plant to grow healthy and lush.
   • After the first growing season, keep fertilizing your rose plant every 1-2 months.
   • Ask an expert at a gardening center or greenhouse for advice on which fertilizers are most beneficial for the rose variety you are growing.

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   Spread mulch around the rose to help keep it moist. Spread a mulch about 5-7.5 cm thick over the entire bed, leaving about 13 -15 cm around the base of the plant for ventilation. Any kind of packaging material will work, or you can spend your time looking for rose-specific blends.
   • To save money, try turning garden waste such as leaves, shavings, grass clippings, even small rocks, into useful mulching material.
   • Prepare to apply a new mulch once a year in the spring, or when the old coating is less than 5 cm thick.

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   Water 1-2 times a day. The exact amount of water needed by a rose plant depends largely on the variety and plant size (as well as soil conditions). It is best to soak the water but not to waterlogged and check by touching the soil between waterings. When the soil is dry when you feel it, it's time to "drink" the plant again.
   • Remember that potted plants will dry faster than plants in the ground, meaning they need to be watered more often.
   • Roses are water-loving plants, but be careful not to over-water. Excessive humidity can lead to phenomena such as wilting, dying or root rot, which can easily kill an already healthy plant.

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   Cut off dead flowers to stimulate new growth. When you see a flower begin to droop or drop its petals, use scissors to cut the stem to reach the first 5-leaf cluster. Getting rid of dead and dying flowers is one of the best ways to bring vitality and charm to your rose plant.
   • Before pruning roses, you need to wear elbow-length gloves to protect your hands and arms from thorns.
   • Don't hesitate to prune leaves, twigs, or buds that don't appear to be healthy.
   • Check your rose plant twice a week during the blooming season to see if it isn't blooming.

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   Treat as soon as the first sign of a diseased rose plant. When infected, the rose plant will have to put energy to fight the cause of the disease instead of growing and reproducing. Keep an eye on your plant for warning signs such as petals drop, wilting, and discoloration. After you have removed the worm or infected canopy, you should spray with appropriate chemicals or herbal antifungal agents to prevent further progression.
   • Permanent wetness is a favorable environment for harmful bacteria and mold. You can prevent rose-plant disease by planting it in a place where it can get plenty of sunlight to allow the plant to dry completely between watering.
   • Common diseases of the rose plant are blight, rust and black spot. These diseases are often accompanied by obvious symptoms such as bumps, dark spots or nodules on the underside of leaves.

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   Prune the rose tree during its hibernation. The best time to repair your rose plant is late winter or early spring, just before the plant begins to bloom. Prune dead branches and old branches to the green-white bark below, and don't be afraid to remove unnecessary shoots. Usually a rose tree is safe when pruned 1/3 or even half of its original size.
   • Similar to cutting dead flowers, pruning will remove the undeveloped parts of the plant so that new shoots can grow.
   • You can use pruning techniques to shape the look and look of rose bushes.
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Advice

• If you care and care properly, the cut roses can stay fresh for up to 2 weeks, and the rose bushes will bloom season after season.
• If possible, you should avoid planting new rose bushes on soil where roses were planted. Reuse of old beds can delay the growth of new plants, and are also more likely to become infected with soil-borne pests.
• If you have a lot of rose bushes, keep a distance of about 1 meter between the bushes to prevent pests from spreading from one plant to another.
• Always be sure to move or shield your rose plant (use frost-resistant cloth, blanket or thick cloth) as needed to insulate the plant when the temperature drops below freezing, whether indoors or outdoors.

What you need

Cut rose branches

• The vase is clean
• Clean water
• Pruning scissors or a sharp knife
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Roses in the garden

• The soil is well drained
• Organic fertilizers
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• Pruning scissors or other pruning tools
• Chemical or herbicides