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21 JUN 10 by
Helen
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I was given a miniature rose plant on mothers' day, that was about 5 weeks ago. I live in Florida , and within a couple of weeks the leaves started to curl and then fall off. I followed the instructions about care, water , not too much sun and just kept it on the table in the patio. As the problem got worse I decided to bring the plant inside. That helped some, it revived itself, got new leaves and all, but last week the old leaves dropped off, then the new is drying and falling off. I would appreciate some advice/help as this is a gift from my children and they know that I take care of my flowers.
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Make sure your plant has good drainage. Many "gift" plants are in planted in pots and wrapped with foil to make them look prettier. The plant can't drain when watered and gets root rot.
Roses like sun. I rescued a plant like this for a friend by repotting it into a larger pot with good drainage. I placed the pot in filtered sun OUTSIDE and kept the plant moist, not wet, and the plant came back.
You might want to check out the archived Ezine article by Rory Lee about "Basic Miniature Rose Care".
Click on EZINE on the navigation bar to the left
Click on ARTICLES BY AUTHOR
Click on Rory Lee's name and the article will come up.
Click on the title and you are there.
Lyn
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#2 of 3 posted
12 JUL 10 by
Helen
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Lyn, Thanks for the info about the miniature rose plant that I received. I transplanted it into a larger container. I'm limiting the watering and just over the weekend I noticed some new growth. I am hoping that this is a recuperating sign. Thanks again, Helen
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You're welcome, Helen.
Smiles,
Lyn
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