ROSE Plant

Aditi Tiwari
Sep 28, 2025
2 min read

Plant Name – Rose

Scientific Name – Rosa spp.

Plant Type – Perennial, flowering shrub

Suitable for – Home gardens, outdoor pots, landscape gardening

Preferred Location – Sunny spots with 5–6 hours of direct sunlight daily

Flowering/Non-Flowering – Flowering

Preferred Season- Best grown in winter to early spring in India (October–February for planting); blooms well in spring and early summer

Preferred Soil Type and Pot size –

· Loamy soil enriched with organic manure

· Pot size: Minimum 12–15 inches for healthy growth

Process for growing the Plant –

Soil Preparation – Mix garden soil, compost/cow dung manure, cocopeat and river sand in 2:2:1:1 proportions for good aeration.
Planting – Use nursery saplings or stem cuttings (6–8 inches) dipped in rooting hormone and plant the sapling ensuring the grafted portion remains above soil level.
Watering – Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging.
Sunlight – . Provide direct sunlight and prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.
Fertilization – Fertilize monthly with organic manure for healthy blooms.
Pruning – Trim weak or dead branches regularly to encourage bushy growth and more flowers.

Strength providers to the Plant- Epsom salt, (helps in bud formation), DAP and Sarsokhali (for strong flowering), Cowdung Manure for overall growth.

Deficiency expressed by the plant-

Nitrogen deficiency: Yellowing leaves, stunted growth

Phosphorus deficiency: Poor bud formation

Potassium deficiency: Weak stems, small/dull flowers

Magnesium deficiency: Yellowing between veins of older leaves

Home Care Remedies for the Plant – Put Banana peel fertilizer, Neem oil to remove pesticides or used tea leaves.

Bloom’s Products suitable for the Plant –