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    How long does it take for a rose cutting to root?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    As long as the soil is kept moist, it can take 4-8 weeks for a rose cutting to take root.
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    How do you grow roses from cuttings?
    Maggie Moran
    Home & Garden Specialist
    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    Make a hole about 3-4 inches deep in your top-soil. Insert the cutting and tap the soil around it.
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    Can you grow roses indoors?
    Maggie Moran
    Home & Garden Specialist
    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
    Home & Garden Specialist
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    Yes, you can grow roses indoors. Take a cutting from just below a leaf node and replant it in a pot.
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    What does a long-stem red rose mean?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    Long-stem red roses signify the meaning of "I Love You." They are typically given to romantic partners.
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    Can one rose bush grow five different colors?
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    Yes, that can work if you have 5 different cuttings and you graft them into one rose bush.
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    How do I water house roses?
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    Make sure you only put water on the roots/soil and not on the leaves. A half-glass of water every other day should be enough.
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    Can I get a starter from a rose bouquet?
    Community Answer
    Yes, that should be fine.
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    Can I grow roses if I live in an apartment and don't have a greenhouse?
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    Yes, but you must have proper lighting, have good soil in the pot, and avoid over-watering that will rot the roots.
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    How long do stem roses survive?
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    They will survive -- with the right amount of water, sunlight, space, and fertilization -- through the summer, and even through winter with proper care.
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