Indoor Roses
Roses are one of the most beautiful and rewarding flowers.
From planting to pruning, a beautiful rose bush gives a certain sense of pride and accomplishment. However, some people are unable to maintain a garden either because they cannot get out into the sun, or because they simply do not have the room.
For these people, indoor roses are a good option for enjoying the beauty & perfume of the flowers while avoiding the hassle of maintaining a whole garden.
Growing roses indoors can be a difficult task if you’re not sure what you are doing.
Some varieties grow better than others, and some homes, apartments, or condos are better suited for indoor growing. The first step is to pick the right variety of rose. Many can grow indoors but since the size of these bushes is so large, most experts recommend using miniature roses for indoor growing.
Like outdoor roses, indoor roses require three main components to grow properly and flourish. Adequate sunlight is vital to the health of any plant whether indoors or out. Find the window in your home that will provide the required amount of sunlight for your flower.
Usually a west facing window is best for this; however, you may find, depending on where you live, that a south facing window provides better light.
Once you have found the appropriate window for your indoor roses, you need to consider the type of soil you will use.
Drainage is one of the biggest problems here. If your soil does not have enough drainage capability for the type of rose you are trying to grow, your plant may become sick or die.
For instance, if you were growing desert roses, a mixture of sand and gravel would probably be the best type of soil for you to use because these flowers do not need a lot of water and cannot stand to sit in saturated soil for extended periods. A little research and a couple of questions to the nursery where you buy your indoor roses will help you to decide which kind of soil mixture is perfect for your particular plant.
No matter how much sun and the type of soil you use, your plant will not bloom and flourish if you do not provide the right amount of nutrients. Some suppliers of fertilizer make special rose food; however, you want to be sure that your specific type of rose will flourish with this type of food.
Most people just opt to use a generic, multi-purpose fertilizer, and sometimes alternate it with a flowering fertilizer.
Whatever kind you use, don’t over fertilize your indoor roses as this can harm the plant, causing excessive amounts of certain nutrients, and subjecting your plant to disease or death.
Many people have found growing roses indoors will shorten the life of the plant and are not able to get their plant to bloom more than once. Using the proper fertilizer and soil, along with the right amount of water and sunlight can help you to have a wonderful blooming plant…but make sure to allow for a dormant season as well.
Most roses require cold temperatures and time with no active blooms to recharge and get ready for the next growing season. Indoor roses often have these same requirements and will not bloom without their rest.
Find a cool place in your home and do not fertilize your plant during the winter months, to allow the plant the rest it needs and you should be able to get it to bloom again the next year.
Whether you’re growing roses indoors or out, they will need some attention and effort from you. Roses are possibly the most difficult flower to grow and for some people bringing them indoors can make the task even more difficult. Learning how to take care of your plant will make it easier for it to bloom inside your home as well as out.
