Stop buying another rose tree at the store because you can easily propagate your own roses at home using nothing more than a glass of water and a few simple techniques. I discovered this method completely by accident when I placed some rose cuttings in water while deciding where to plant them, only to find robust roots developing within weeks. Since that happy accident two years ago, I’ve successfully propagated over thirty rose plants, transforming my garden without spending a fortune at the nursery.
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Why Water Propagation Works for Roses
Rose propagation through water rooting is one of the most straightforward methods available to home gardeners. Unlike more complicated techniques that require specialized equipment or rooting hormones, this approach relies on the rose’s natural ability to develop roots when stems are kept in the right conditions.