I show you how to propagate roses with completely natural and easy to find ingredients such as chicken eggs, lemon, and aloe vera. This is an extremely economical, safe method and especially has a very high success rate.
Choose a healthy rose and cut a stem about 15 cm long. Remove all lower leaves and wilted petals to help the plant focus on root development.
1. Natural Rose Propagation: Tools and Ingredients
2. Natural Rose Propagation: Disinfect and Stimulate With Garlic
Use minced garlic cloves or rub them on the base of the branches to disinfect and prevent fungus. Garlic has strong antibacterial and antifungal properties that help protect cuts from rotting. At the same time, garlic also helps increase plant survival rate and stimulates root growth.
3. Natural Rose Propagation: Egg and Lemon Rooting Mix
Separate the egg yolks into a small bowl. Squeeze a half lemon into the egg yolk and stir well. The combination of lemon and egg yolk creates the ideal environment to help rose branches quickly take root and grow strongly.
Soak the rose stems in the egg and lemon mixture for about 10 minutes.
4. Natural Rose Propagation: Aloe, Garlic, and Lemon Solution
Finally, chop the remaining garlic clove. Squeeze in the remaining half of the lemon.
Add the peeled and chopped aloe vera. Aloe vera provides essential nutrients to rose branches through its vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties which help prevent rot and protect cuttings during rooting.
Add about 300 ml of filtered water. Stir well and let stand for about 5 minutes.
5. Natural Rose Propagation: Paper Cup Growing Setup
Use toilet paper or paper towels as growing medium. Put toilet paper in the cup.
Filter out the residue in the solution. Take the water to keep it moist and soak it evenly into the paper.
Cut a hole in the center of the paper cup to place the rose stem in. Wrap paper around the base of the soaked rose branch.
Place the wrapped rose stem into the cup. Use another cup to cover the rose stem to retain moisture more effectively.
6. Natural Rose Propagation: Rooting Conditions and Timeline
Place the cup in a cool place. Temperature about 15 to 30°.
After just 5 days, you will see new roots and shoots starting to grow vigorously. A great sign that your rose cutting is healthy and ready to grow into a new plant.
Final Thoughts
This natural method for propagating roses is economical, safe, and highly effective. With simple ingredients like egg yolk, lemon, garlic, and aloe vera, you can support strong rooting and healthy growth. Follow the steps closely and enjoy quick, visible results.