How To Effectively Grow Beautiful Roses Using A Simple Potato

May 02, 2018 by apost team

Even the most skilled gardeners will tell you that growing roses is no simple task. These gorgeous yet difficult flowers need proper care and attention to grow, but a new trick is making the process a lot easier!

If you want to surround your home with fresh, vibrant roses without having to do too much work, then keep reading to find out how you can use a simple potato to effectively grow these magnificent flowers.
 

You’ll need:

Freshly cut rose stems

Potatoes

Soil

Plant pot

Tall plastic bottles

Potato peeler

Scissors or Knife

Screwdriver
 

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1. Peel off the “eyes” of the potato to prevent any potatoes growing in the soil. Then, using your screwdriver, make a hole one to two inches deep into the end of the potato.
 

2. Prepare your rose stem. Cut one end at an angle and remove the thorns and some or all of the leaves. Scrape the cut end to help with root growth.
 

3. Insert the rose stem into the hole of the potato.
 

4. Prepare your water bottle by removing the label, cutting off the bottom, and removing the cap.
 

5. Take your plant pot and add soil until it is ¾ of the way full. Dig a hole deep enough so that the potato can be completely concealed and topped with two to three inches of soil. Add enough water so the soil is soaked, but not overflowing.
 

6. Place your water bottle over the plant and push it into the soil until it’s secure.
 

7. Place your pot somewhere away from direct sunlight, and you’re done!
 

Using a potato is an extremely helpful method when growing roses because it helps establish a strong root system and keep the stem moist. The water bottle helps to trap in the moisture from watering it. Make sure you never move or touch the stem to ensure a successful bloom! Within 45 days you should start to see results.

Do you think you will give this method a try? Show this method to your friends and family so they can try it out in their garden!