Stop Buying Roses! How to Grow a Rose Tree in a Glass of Water

Step 2: Choose and Prepare the Perfect Cutting

This is the most critical step for success.

1. Select the Right Stem: Choose a healthy stem from a rose bush that has recently finished blooming. It should be about 6-8 inches long, about the thickness of a pencil, and have at least 3-4 leaf nodes (the bumps where leaves grow).

2. Make the Cuts:

   • Make a 45-degree angle cut just below a leaf node. This increases the surface area for root growth.

   • Make a straight cut at the top, just above a leaf node.

3. Prepare the Cutting:

   • Remove all leaves from the bottom half of the cutting.

   • Leave a few leaves at the top to support photosynthesis.

   • Remove any flowers or buds to direct all energy toward root development.

4. (Optional) Apply Rooting Hormone: Dip the wet, angled cut end into rooting hormone powder or gel. Tap off the excess. This step is highly recommended to stimulate faster, stronger root growth.

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