How To Grow And Care For Rose Plants Especially In Summer
I don’t think there is any other plant as overrated as the rose plant in this world. I mean, I love to have them on my balcony because they are great for attracting pollinators that help my vegetables and fruits. But other than that, I feel that they are very much overrated, don’t you think?
Anyway, let’s move to our topic.
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Rose varieties
There are a lot of varieties of rose plants available in the market. But an important classification that you need to know is there’s something called as the Indian rose and the English rose. There are also a tons of rose varieties here you can check: Indoor Rose Varieties From aprettierpetal.com
Now, the English rose does not flower in the summer, but if you care for it well in the summer, it shows great results in the winter during its flowering season. And the Indian rose, on the other hand, flowers around the year.
So the tips that I’m going to share with you today are applicable for both of them in summer.
Health Of A Rose Plant
The health of a rose plant can be judged by the health of its leaves. So the first important thing is to prune the dead leaves. Get rid of the lower branches as well as they have the tendency to grow fungus as they come in contact with soil.
Leaves of the plant also help you to understand the watering situation, especially if they are being deprived of water.
Watering Tips For Rose Plant
During the summer, water the plants frequently as the top layer starts getting dry. This could be as frequent as once a day, and try watering early in the day so that the plant can withstand the water stress when the sun is up.
When you water the plants in the evening, the roots remain soaked during the night hours. This might support fungal growth, which is, by the way, very common in rose plants. Secondly, don’t water from a height with pressure, as this exposes and harms the roots.
Also, keep some space above the soil. This gives an opportunity for the water to stand and be absorbed completely.
Fertilizing Tips For Rose Plant
The extra space will also be very helpful when you add compost to the plant. Don’t stop fertilizing the plant in summers, even if it’s not flowering. This helps the leaves to grow well. I recommend homemade compost that will release nutrients slowly.
I also add an inch of compost peat. This will help retain moisture for longer. You can also use coconut husk, the outer cover of the coconut.
Optimal Sun light
Now the most important fact, the sun. Do not deprive your rose plants of the sun in summer. Place them in such a way that they get filtered or less intense sun. Noon sun in summers can be harsh for any plant.
So I have placed mine in a place that gets partially evening sun.
Some Additional Tips
Lastly, keep a close check on insects, fungus, and diseases. Clear the soil of dead leaves and spray some Neem Oil.
Even if you don’t see any disease or fungus on them, I would recommend that you try spraying the oil once a month or once every one and a half months. It just helps to protect the plant.
 *(Include an image of droopy leaves)* Some plants, such as calatheas, prefer moist soil at all times; otherwise, they develop that signature brown tissue damage on the leaves. The annoying thing here is that the damage cannot be reversed and can only be cut away, leaving you with a damaged plant. If the soil of your plant is bone dry, you'll notice that it's pulling away from the sides of the pot. This is because the soil has shrunk due to a lack of moisture, so make sure you are not letting this happen by watering a little more frequently. #### Signs Your Plant is Overwatered (darkgreen) Overwatering plants is a really common way that people kill their plants. Beginner plant enthusiasts often have a common misconception that houseplants need lots of water, but the reality is that these plants are native to hot climates where they may get periods of drought followed by large rain which rehydrates them. **Yellowing leaves** (red) can indicate an overwatering problem as well as an underwatering problem. If you are watering your plant too often and the soil is always wet, this can lead to root rot, which will begin to affect the leaves of your plant. **Limp and mushy leaves** (red) also indicate that you are overwatering your plant. This is particularly true with succulents such as Echeverias. Echeverias store water in their thick leaves and have difficulty storing excess water if you are watering your plant too often. This leads to mushy plants that eventually fall off.  *(Include an image of yellowing leaves)* Philodendron and Pothos plants tend to get mushy leaves that fall off if the soil is consistently soggy. My Philodendron Birkin recently developed some new brown leaves that fell off because I was overwatering it. Whereas crispy brown edges on leaves indicate an underwatering problem, if the whole leaves are turning brown, this tends to mean that the plant tissue is rotting due to too much water. You may also notice some water droplets on the ends of the leaves of some of your plants. This is the plant perspiring excess water through its leaves and can indicate that you are giving the plant too much water. Now, this tends to happen on plants that prefer drier soil, and I notice it quite often on my Philodendron Birkin and my Tradescantia Nanook. **Increased presence of fungus gnats** (red) can also be a sign that your plant is too moist. Fungus gnats like a moist top two inches of soil to breed and lay their eggs, so if your soil is wet, it creates a breeding ground for gnats. If you see lots of flea-like flies jumping around the top of your soil, I would just dial back on the watering and let the top two inches of the soil dry out before watering again. #### Watering Tips (darkgreen) It is important to allow the soil of your houseplant to dry out between waterings. This prevents the possibility of over-watering, which is one of the most common reasons people kill their plants. **Check the soil moisture** (red) before watering your plant by sticking your finger two inches into the soil. If it feels wet, leave it a few days and then check again. An even better way to check the soil moisture is to invest in a moisture meter. This device needs no batteries and tells you exactly how much moisture is in the soil, giving you control over watering your plants.  *(Include an image of a moisture meter)* When you identify that your plant needs water, make sure you give it a thorough soaking. Take your plant to a sink area and soak the soil four or five times until water drains out of the bottom each time. This ensures that all the soil in the pot gets moistened and there are no dry patches. **Bottom watering** (teal) is a method that has changed the health of my plants since I implemented it a couple of years ago. Place your plant in a container of water and let it absorb moisture from the bottom up. This method prevents water from getting on the leaves, which can cause leaf tissue damage. I hope this article was helpful. Now you know when to water your plants and when not to. Apply this knowledge to your plants and see the growth. Happy gardening! --- Incorporating these visual and formatting enhancements will make your article more attractive and engaging for your readers.](https://growinggaze.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pexels-artempodrez-7242495-scaled.jpg)
