I finally, finally rooted a florist-retarded long stem rose! (how to, leaves, rats)

[33458]

It only took 4.5 months drinking in the windowsill, constant scabbing, then moist perlite with the lightest touch of hormone...and 12 cuttings...

I did it. She's producing new foliage. Pale but healthy leaves. I have her potted now right by the front door, waiting...

Other roses, no sweat...a week later, BOOM, roots.

I have failed over and over, trying to get something from a treated bouquet to live again for me.

I feel a bit like Frankenstein...

IT'S ALIVE!!!!

[BlueWillowPlate]

Congratulations! That is quite an accomplishment. Well done.
My skills are such that I pat myself on the back for sprouting an avocado.

[FLPL75]

well done
Last year was my first try at propogation.
some success some failures

karla

[MoonlightMadness]

Congrats! I've been trying to do this for a few years but have had no luck so far. You've inspired me to try again.

[Charlotteborn]

Please tell me how to do this. Are you rooting a rose stem? Never imagined that could be done!

[oregonwoodsmoke]

I've tried but never gotten one from the florist to root. Roses are generally pretty easy to strike cuttings, but not those florist roses.