This unusual miniature flower can become an adornment of any apartment. Also, a garden plot or a summer house is perfect for him.
Rosa Mix - what kind of houseplant is this
The attractiveness of this flower is that it is universal (indoor and garden), it looks very impressive and has a variety of shades. Its acquisition will definitely not be a mistake.
Short description
The progenitor of this flower is a decorative rose, which was brought from Southeast Asia. From there it was brought to Europe.
For your information! Lovers of flowers owe the creation of the Rose Mix variety to Dutch breeders. It blooms profusely throughout the season and is represented by a wide variety of shades.
Rose mix
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The advantages of the variety are year-round flowering and attractive appearance.
The disadvantages of the variety:
- often affected by a spider mite;
- requires different care in different seasons of the year;
- fastidious in content.
Popular varieties of home flower
A characteristic feature of the variety is a rather high stem (50 cm) and large buds. This variety is characterized by prolonged flowering, as well as long-term safety in a cut form. It is popular for planting in open ground, so it is also called the Garden Mix rose.
Rosebud
Turbo
It features a long flowering period, large flowers, various shades, just like the Bau Monde Mix rose.
Rose Parade Mix (Parade)
Great for planting in open ground. Easy to care for, therefore, it is one of the most popular varieties. It blooms several times during the season and is plentiful.
Rose Mini Mix
Or a miniature rose Mix - a variety that is most adapted for pot keeping, so it is the most common. He feels great both in the apartment and in the greenhouse. It is a low bush with small buds.
Rosa Bue Monde (Monde)
Unlike most other varieties, it has one shade of buds - white, which gives the flower a very elegant appearance.
Note! Depending on the conditions of detention, the color of the buds from white may change to pink.
Rose Favorite Mix
The height of the bushes is from 40 to 50 cm, the flowers are from 8 to 9 cm in size. The variety has elongated buds with dense petals. Like roses of other varieties, it has low resistance to various diseases.
Star Roses
Rosa Star Mix has a large height of bushes up to 60 cm and in this is somewhat similar to Cardana, as well as large flowers. The bush of this rose will no longer look as compact as other representatives of the species. The Rose Star Roses Mix in the garden will be a real decoration.
How to transplant after buying in a pot
After acquiring a rose mix flower, the question arises of how to care after purchase.
Note! Peat substrate and the pot in which the flower is sold are not suitable for cultivation.
During transportation and sale, this helps to retain moisture longer, but for home maintenance, the rose needs to be transplanted. The transplant can be made approximately two weeks after purchase, so that the plant adapts.
Planting in a pot
How to prepare the soil and flower for transplanting
It is important to maintain sufficient humidity during the adaptation period, as well as to observe other home conditions, otherwise the flower will certainly die.
If the adaptation period has successfully passed, then you can proceed to the transplant. Ceramic pots with a drain hole are better suited for this. The new container should not greatly exceed the previous one in height and width. It is enough that it is 5-7 cm larger.
Important! The soil must be used specialized, it is not recommended to independently prepare the soil mixture.
Description of the landing procedure step by step:
- Before transplanting, it is better to cut the buds.
- Put a drainage layer 3 cm high on the bottom of the clay pot.
- Remove the well-spilled rose from the pot and place it in a prepared new one. It is important not to destroy the earthball.
- To fill in the existing voids with new soil, slightly tamping it.
- Spray the rose with water at room temperature.
- Put in a place protected from direct sunlight.
- The day after transplanting, it is allowed to water the soil.
Plant care
Rosa Mix is a rather tender plant that needs good care. Otherwise, to fully enjoy the beauty of this flower will not work.
Watering rules, humidity
Rosa Mix, like all other roses, really needs watering and high humidity. In summer, watering is necessary as often as required, preventing the soil from drying out. In winter, watering should be moderate (approximately once every 2-3 days, depending on the temperature and humidity in the room).
For your information! Beneficial effect on the rose and the general spraying with water at room temperature, as well as the topsoil.
The optimum temperature for maintenance in the summer is 20-23 ° C, in winter at least 15 ° C. It is necessary to regularly air the room, but it is forbidden to leave the flower in the drafts.
Top dressing and soil quality
A flowering plant is especially in need of top dressing. With a lack of nutrients in the soil, the plant will grow poorly and bloom less frequently and less abundantly. Just like a lack of nutrients, their overabundance is harmful, as it leads to the growth of lush foliage in the absence of flowering. Nitrate or superphosphate is recommended for use at the end of summer after flowering. Complex fertilizers are used in spring, applied once every two weeks.
Important! It is necessary to strictly follow the instructions for use when using these drugs.
Pruning and transplanting
Pruning mix roses is done as needed when the leaves and buds begin to turn yellow. To form a bush, the procedure will need to be carried out more often. It is recommended to remove all weak shoots at the beginning of spring, leaving about five of the strongest branches. Yellowed buds are best trimmed with a part of the stem 4 cm long. In autumn, it is necessary to shorten the branches.
Note! Transplant the plant once every two years, transplanting and without damaging the roots. In summer, you can land in the open ground.
Features of wintering a flower
Winter is changing the care of the rose. A flower transfusion must not be allowed, otherwise decay will occur. It is also important to prevent a sharp drop in temperature. Since the Rose Mix does not tolerate dry air, it is recommended to find a place for it away from heating appliances.
Flowering roses
During flowering, the Rose Mix will not leave indifferent even those who do not show any interest in these flowers.
Period of activity and rest
The period of activity of the Mix rose begins in the spring. She begins to release new kidneys, awakening from a winter holiday. It is necessary to gradually increase watering and fertilize with universal dressings, following the instructions. Closer to winter, the rose begins to prepare for rest.
For your information! It is important to prepare it for this, reducing the frequency and volume of irrigation, providing the necessary level of humidity.
Care during and after flowering
For a blooming rose, as well as after flowering, it is important to provide enough room in the room with the necessary level of humidity and a comfortable temperature. Strictly monitor the irrigation regime and control pest infection.
What to do if it does not bloom
First of all, you need to analyze the conditions of detention (illumination, temperature, humidity, watering, etc.). Perhaps this beauty needs a transplant or fertilizer. It is also possible, on the contrary, overfilling with fertilizers, from which the Rose Mix began to give abundant greens.
Flower propagation
This flower can be propagated in two ways: to plant a shoot or to form a stalk.
When produced
Cuttings can be cut at any time, but it will be optimal to do this in late spring - early summer. Everyone should have a bud, flower, or bud.
Detailed description
The shank must be placed in a container with water, after a while it will give roots. After that, it is rooted in moist and loose soil. It requires high humidity and plenty of light without direct sunlight. Rooting immediately in the ground is possible, observing the same conditions.
For your information! To speed up the process, you can cover the handle with transparent glass or plastic, regularly airing.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
The most common rose pest Mix is a spider mite. The leaves of the rose will begin to turn yellow and fade, and on them, as well as on the pot and window sill, you will see red, orange or yellow moving dots. A thin cobweb will also be visible, which will indicate the appearance of these pests. The spider mite does not tolerate high humidity, so regular spraying, a warm shower and room humidification will help to reduce its number. Insecticides, for example, actellic, will completely get rid of it.
Spider mite
Often there is powdery mildew that appears when the flower is kept at low temperatures. This disease can be identified by white coating on the stems and leaves. It is necessary to rinse the entire plant from it and spray it with soda solution daily for a week, using 2 teaspoons per 1 liter of water.
Despite certain features in the care of the Rose Mix, they are quite easy to follow, and then this beauty will delight her buds for a long time.
