Materials You’ll Need:
- Rose cuttings (10cm in length)
- Rooting hormone
- Clean, sharp pruning shears
- Potting mix
- Small pots or containers
- Clear plastic bag or plastic wrap
- Banana peels
- Watering can or spray bottle
- Sunny location
Step 1: Preparing the Cuttings
Start by taking 10cm cuttings from your chosen rose plant. Do this in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Select stems with several leaves, and make your cuts just below a leaf node, ensuring that each cutting has at least two sets of leaves. This facilitates root development.
Step 2: Applying Rooting Hormone
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