Grow Roses in Pots/Containers
Dr. Amar Singh
Since ancient times, the rose has been considered as the king of flowers due to its beauty, form, shape, medicinal properties and aroma. The use of roses is also important from the point of view of beauty, decoration, beautification properties and environmental improvement. Flowers of roses are sold in the market in the form of cut flowers and petal flowers along with the branches. Rose cultivation is very important not only for the farmers of the country but also from the point of view of export. Apart from being used for making decorations, bouquets and gajara etc., products like rose water, rose oil, Gulkand, Gul rogan, Gulab jal, itra etc. are also produced from its use. Along with the development of human civilization, crops of flowering plants have also been commercially cultivated by man along with the main agricultural crops. Due to decreasing cultivable land. In today’s industrial age, due to the decrease in cultivable land, there is a need to move towards new resources and dimensions related to agriculture for earning a livelihood. In this context, the cultivation of flowers is proving to be a good option.
Many types of flowers are found in India, out of which the rose is the favourite flower of the people. Rose flower is bushy and thorny. It is very beautiful and its fragrance is very pleasant. Rose attracts everyone to her.
Roses are also divided on the basis of different sizes. Roses are found in different colours like red, white and pink. Black and green roses are also found in some places. Every rose has its own significance. White rose is given for peace. Pink is given for friendship and a red rose is given to express love. Rose is called the flower of God in Puranas.
When the flowers of the rose start blooming, the flowers and butterflies start hovering around it. It is also known as the Rasak flower. They are used in worship and decoration. Gulkand is made by mixing its petals with sugar. Rose water removes the tiredness in the eyes.
Rose flower also acts as a medicine. There is a lot of vitamin C inside it. Nehru ji also kept rose flowers in his pocket. Gajras of rose flowers is sold a lot and people also like its perfume very much. Rose Day is celebrated every year on 7 February.
If you are a lover of flowers, then you can do your hobby by planting a rose plant in a pot.
How to grow a rose plant in a pot?
The rose flower is a symbol of beauty and romance, and many people want to plant a rose at home or in their garden. We can grow any species of rose in a container or pot and this is good news for those with limited garden space.
In this article, we discuss the following about growing rose plants in pots
– Choosing a pot for roses
– Soil for the pot
– Best Manure for Roses
– Rose species for pots
– Diseases of roses
– Care and maintenance
Tips for Growing a Rose Plant in a Container:
1. Choice of Container or Pot:
Choose the container for rose plant needs, 12-inch (30.5 cm.) Large hybrids and tree roses should be planted in containers measuring 18 inches (45.7 cm) or larger. One thing to be kept in mind is that the container should have good drainage
Use a lightweight container If you want to change the position or area of your rose plant, a plastic container will work well.
2. Soil for Roses:
To grow a rose in a pot, you can do the following combinations to make soil for the rose plant
Garden soil 50%, compost khad 30%, sand 20%, Neem cake powder 10%, and Bonemeal 10%
3. Best Manure for Roses:
The best fertilizer for rose plant is organic manure like cow dung mineral, vermicompost, etc. Roses need a lot of nutrients. If you use too much chemical fertilizer, the rose plant gets damaged, you can fertilize the rose plants in 15 days.
4. Species of roses for pots:
Although there are thousands of species in the rose plant, there are Indian roses, English roses, Dutch roses, and Australian roses. But for pots, you can grow Chinese rose plants very easily.
5. Diseases of Roses:
The most dangerous diseases in roses are black spots, powdery mildew etc. Fungal insecticides should be used in roses from time to time so that there is no fungal disease on roses.
6. Easiest DIY Fertilizer: If the plant is drying up then do these things-
Although the rose plant grows very easily, it may also happen that it starts drying up and its leaves turn black. In this case, you can make a DIY fertilizer that can be applied to plants.
What to do?
Take dry cow dung and peels of some citrus fruits like oranges etc. and keep it in 1 bucket of water for 2-3 days. After this, you mix that water with some more clean water and pour it into your rose plants and you can also sprinkle it on the leaves with the help of a spray bottle. You can do this once a week and you will see how the rose plants are starting to bloom.
7. Some Care for Planting Roses:
Place the pot in a place that can get full sunlight, rose needs at least 7 hours of sun daily.
• On very hot days, water should be given in the pot twice a day ie once in the afternoon and once in the evening.
• Check soil moisture before re-watering. Plant your finger in the top inch (2.5 cm.) of soil. If the soil feels dry, your rose is in urgent need of water.
• Avoid wetting the foliage during watering, as it invites diseases.
• Spread mulch over the soil surface an inch, especially in the form of small bark chips, will trap moisture in the container and prevent it from evaporating. Mulch also helps discourage weed growth. Remove the mulch at the beginning of the rainy season;
• You can use a balanced liquid fertilizer or a slow-release granular fertilizer every two weeks at that point. Water should not be forgotten 6 hours before and immediately after planting.
• Rose plant has thorns, so it can prick. Don’t forget to use gloves if you wish.
• Don’t forget to prune your roses a month before the flowering season. The purpose of pruning is to maintain the attractive shape of your rose and encourage good flowering. You can decide your extent according to the growth and desired size of the plant. Generally, pruning to 1/3 to 2/3rd of the original size is recommended. Remove all dead, dying, thin or weak canvases during pruning.
• Every spring, put a tablespoon of Epson salt around the rose plant. Sprinkle salt around the base of the plant to provide an extra dose of magnesium to encourage foliage growth.
