How do I grow more flowers on my rose plants?

Rose is a woody perennial flowering plant in the family of Rosaceae. There are more than 100’s of species all over the world. It is native to Asia, Europe, North America, and North Western Africa and is best known as ornamental plants for their flowers that spread beautiful fragrances.

They have major applications in perfumes, oils, and powders by crushing rose petals. Rose water is also used in cosmetics, medicinal practices. It is also used in cooking dishes like Barfi, Turkish delight, gulab jamun, halva, jams, and jellies.

To get more flowers on your rose plant, you must follow these steps.

*Choosing the right variety.
Select the desired rose variety you wish to grow. Purchase them from nursery or online. Avoid growing rose variety such as shrubs and climbing roses that make it difficult to grow in the container.

*Suitable Soil.
Roses grow best in moist well-drained You can also mix potting, loam soil and organic matter that is rich in compost or manure. Now place the soil in a pot or container before planting.

*Water and Sunlight.
Water the plant regularly (in sufficient amounts) so that the soil is moist. Avoid overwatering as it can damage the plant growth. Sunlight is an essential factor for all plants to thrive. Place the pot in sunlight for 8 hours a day. It is responsible for photosynthesis in plants and flower blooming.

*Nutrition deficient nutrient.
Deficiency is due to the lack of nutrients like Nitrogen, Potassium, and Phosphorus in rose plants. To overcome this problem you need to fertilize the plant that results in better growth.

Nitrogen: Promotes the growth of foliage
Phosphorus: Strengthens both roots and flowers
Potassium: Overall plant health

*Fertilizing.
Though roses are heavy feeders they can survive without fertilizing. If you wish fertilize them, prefer commercial sprays or homemade organic methods. Use the synthetic fertilizer that helps to grow healthy roots, colorful blooms and supply nutrients to the rose plants.

*Pests and Diseases.
Pests like spider mites, beetles, rose chafers and leafcutter bees damage the plant by eating leaves, sticks, and webs on roses stems and leaves. Diseases like powdery mildew, leaf drop, yellow leaves, black spot, canker are may be due to insufficient amounts of water, sunlight, nutrients to the reduce the effect of pests and diseases keep rose bushes clean, increase air circulation or sprinkle a solution containing baking soda, oil and warm water on rose plants.

*Harvesting.
The plant takes 6-8 weeks for flowering when you plant it in a pot. Harvest rose when flowers bloom especially in a spring or summer season. Select the rose along with the stem to harvest using scissors. Place it in a glass of water until you are ready to use them.

*Rose Plant Care.
Remove dead leaves and canes that help to reduce pests.
Feed rose plants on regular basis with mulch or fertilizers.
Make sure you provide sunlight for a minimum of 6-8 hours a day.
While harvesting wear gloves to protect your hands from thorns.
Clean the rose beds to prevent bacterial and fungal diseases.
When you transplant roses to outdoors add plenty of organic matter such as compost or manure to the soil.