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17 OCT 05 by
Anja
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I purchased a Canyon Cupido Rose from Meijers on Wed. I repotted, with Miracle Gro potting soil, in a larger container and it is sitting on my desk at work. The office has a wall of windows that lets in SW light, it shines right on my desk in the afternoon. I came in the office Mon. and all the blooms, some that had not even opened yet, were all brown and the little stems holding the blooms were also brown. Did I commit a miniture rose murder? I've cut all the little brown blooms off and I feel horrible. I've never owned a mini rose bush before. Is there any hope for this little guy? The leaves are still a healthy green.
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#1 of 4 posted
17 OCT 05 by
Anonymous-797
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Anja.........
"Rose murder"? strong words, but probably true. Roses are not indoor plants. Generally, they cannot survive indoors without grow lights and if you purchased a plant that was located indoors, it was probably half-dead at the time of purchase. In Europe, these small plants are considered throw-away plants and are used for decoration until they die.
If you live where you can put your rose outside, make sure it has good drainage and gets sunlight, it should come back just fine.
Smiles,
Lyn
helpmefind.com
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#2 of 4 posted
19 OCT 05 by
Wendy C
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I agree, murder is a bit strong.
While it is generally not an accepted practise, you can sucessfully grow miniture roses inside. My mother has several which are happy as can be.
Your rose would be happier outside. That said, I'm willing to bet your trouble is one of two things.
A. The rose has been over watered. Buds are the first to turn soggy and drop. Next the leaves will start turning yellow at the base of the plant. Roses like an even moisture and can't stand having wet feet. My best advise is to allow the plant to dry out between watering, and water from the bottom of the pot when you do water. Set it in a bowl and let it draw up the moisture it needs. This will also lower the risk of black spot and powdery mildew, common fungal problems with all roses.
B. The potting soil has fertilizer in it and may have burned the feeder roots, which would cause the buds to be sacrificed as well. Follow the watering instructions and don't feed your rose until it has bloomed. Since it was just repotted it could take a couple of months for it to bloom again, so be patient.
Keep a watch out for signs of spider mites, which can be troublesome with inside roses. Soft webs can be seen at the base of the bush. The leaves will look dried out and leathery. If you tap the leaf over a piece of white paper tiny specs will appear.
The good news is, spider mites hate water. If it becomes infested submerge the bush, upside down in water with a drop of dish soap. Repeat daily until the mites are gone, usually within a week.
Good luck
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#3 of 4 posted
23 FEB 06 by
Maria
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I am going to take your advise. My husband and daughter keep buying them for me and they keep dying. I have a green thumb and my patio is a jungle. But I love these roses. When I received my recent plant I could see it was wet, so I did not water. Then it started loosing leaves and the buds shriveled up. So my husband yelled at me to water it, and I knew better, but I love saying I told you so, unfortunately my rose bush will suffer. I will allow it to dry out and see what happens.
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#4 of 4 posted
24 FEB 06 by
Wendy C
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Next time he yells at you to water it, have him stick his finger in the soil. If it is soft and damp..tell him the rose is fine and to leave it be. smile
I'm glad you didn't give up.
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