7 Problems With Roses in Pots and Their Solutions
21.05.2024 - 06:35
/ balconygardenweb.com
/ Raul Cornelius
Who doesn’t love roses, and we all want them to be full of flowers all the time! Sometimes, these plants run into some issues, especially when grown in pots, that can hamper their blooming. Let’s address those issues!
When grown in the garden, roses have all the the space to grow and expand! However, when grown in pots, the roots have limited space to spread, and this might be a problem if you forget to re-pot these beauties for a long time.
With roses, you have to strike the right balance of pot space in order to make them thrive. A container size of 12-16 inches will be a good starting point, and it will serve the plant well for a few years.
Let it thrive in it, till you see signs of roots emerging on the topsoil, or from the drainage hole at the bottom—this is a simple sign indicating the plant has reached the limit of the pot, and now it is time to re-pot it into a new one.
Do not use a pot that’s more than 1-2 size bigger than the old one (to save it from overwatering woes). Also, use a fresh growing medium with every re-potting.
2. Watering Requirements
Container roses require more frequent watering than garden roses. This is because limited soil volume dries out faster, especially during warmer months. The fluctuations in moisture levels can stress the plant, leading to leaf drop and bud failure.
However, this doesn’t mean that you should end up watering them way too much! Remember, roses HATE overwatering, and the plant will be like the image above with too much moisture.
So, what’s the right method to follow? Simple! Water when the topsoil feels little dry to touch, at about 1/2 an inch deep, which can be once in 2-5 days, depending on the weather and climatic conditions. This way, your roses will be happy, thriving,