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Why Roses Die After Planting: Unobvious Mistakes of All Beginners
22.02.2023 14:42
Updated: 14.04.2023 06:08
No one will argue that planting cultivated plants is a lottery of sorts. It is not entirely clear whether the plant will take root in a new place or not.
Roses are no exception on this list, and when beginners take on their cultivation, it happens that even the most unpretentious varieties die.
In a nutshell, the reason lies in the violation of agricultural technology rules, and in most cases, novice gardeners repeat the same mistake, due to which roses die after planting.
Why do roses dry up after planting?
Firstly, gardeners need to remember that the root system of the seedling is still dormant, and the roots that are responsible for the absorption of nutrients and moisture are just beginning to form.
Secondly, a rose planted in open ground is exposed to all adverse environmental factors. This could be hot sun, strong wind or draft, heavy rains or low temperatures. And all this against the background of a lack of nutrition due to the only developing root system.
What to do
In such a situation, even the most developed seedling, with swollen buds and strong shoots, will die.
1. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to mulch the soil after planting the seedling. Florists recommend using coconut substrate for this.
2. Next, you need to organize a mini-greenhouse for the bush. This can be a frame with spunbond or an ordinary five-liter plastic bottle, if the size of the bush allows. The structure will protect from the hot sun, cold and wind.
3. A layer of mulch will protect the soil from moisture evaporation and hypothermia, due to which the root system will begin to develop normally.
If everything is done correctly, the new seedling will take root within 1.5-2 weeks.
