Tricks to Rooting Rose Cuttings Successfully | Why are the Roses Stems Turning Black and Dying

[@MikeKincaid79]

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[@cherylcooper1885]

If don’t have sand can I mix charcoal ash from grill into heavy soil to thin it out?

[@GeorgeM129]

The Amazon offering is for like 2 pounds of the powder…does anyone sell smaller amounts of the same stuff?

[@greeklily111]

Beach sand won soil?

[@gabbyferreira4786]

Mike I need you to show me how to propagate the hardy huge plate flowers hibiscus, the stems are always green, in the winter they disappear then comes back In July if you need the name of these hibiscus let me know

[@chompers11]

@@GeorgeM129 it's just heavier duty you can buy much cheaper smaller containers of a different brand of IBA but this hormodin 3 is strong

[@CraxyLady88]

This is why I love your channel. You're always so honest, not trying to look cool and pretend it's always easy to root cuttings but show us the truth that even you (who's is a master already) struggle sometimes. And most importantly you show us the results. There's way too many people who act smart and show different techniques but always leave viewers wondering how it turned out. And you? Big roots, small roots, long, short period of time, some extra work you did, you just don't care and show us the entire process. I REALLY appreciate that.

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's what it's all about! I still make every video as if I'm trying to teach my daughters something and they're the only ones watching. I appreciate your support, you'll always get the truth from me.

[@lobe2032]

And that, my dear, is why I watch you!

[@gailzodin5994]

Great job! Not all experiments turn out like you think they will. You are completely honest with us regardless of the outcome. That is why you are so popular.

[@CosasdelJardin]

First time I watch one of your videos and I loved it! you transmit so much energy! I want to start propagating roses right now! hahahaha

[@MikeKincaid79]

Hahaha, awesome! I've got many other rose videos if you're interested. Glad to get you fired up about it!!!

[@aerochicc]

Hummingbird at :20

[@nuggybuds5003]

Hello Sir, I was waiting for another cutting to leave a comment. Thank you for the information you share man. I got roots for the first time ever. Figs and lavender and well, I just about have most of my neighbourhood now rooting around here. Your time and effort and character is highly appreciated. And well played. Roses were the only ones that failed...

[@MikeKincaid79]

Great job spreading the propagation bug! Glad you enjoy the videos.

[@julieellis6793]

Would this also work for groundcover roses?

[@yongihkim]

So the next question is “How do you attract hummingbirds while you’re talking to a camera?”

[@yoopermann7942]

talk around their feeder so they get used to hearing voices, first you be out there real still the more they see you are not going to harm them they get used to you. this is the "SHORT" version of getting birds or animals used to human contact! just dont try to handle them, they are still wild and could hurt you or make you sick

[@wictorsson]

Yes ...How do you do that Mike??? How do you get hummingbird as a backdrop???? :)

[@MikeKincaid79]

LOL, they sure seem to like it here!

[@lobe2032]

It's your personality man!

[@necymamaril3735]

Hi Mike, I like the fact that you listen to your viewers and go the extra mile to encourage them not to give up. I didn’t give up because you don’t give up. Since August I tried your technique. It worked for me with the rose, and tried it also with my gardenia. I am so happy with the results. Thank you so much. My enemy though in Zone 10/11 is too much heat. Fungus sets in easily even with stablished roses!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sounds like a nice tropical climate. I can imagine that heat is a big problem for you. You might want to look into setting up a small intermittent mist system.

[@alexandramunoz4551]

Oh man! I really like that you show us the successes and the struggles with the same transparency AND enthusiasm 👏🏽👋🏼😃

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's what it's all about!

[@jovitatulloch814]

You’re so funny Mike😂😀🤣your enthusiasm is contagious 👍you surely will have a beautiful 🌹 it’s fun watching you ❤️

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for hanging out with us, Jovita.

[@funoldmomof2]

When using sand is it any sand like what you buy for the sandbox?? & it's pure sand no potting soil??

[@geraldskinner63]

Mike has a video on using sand..Go to his channel listings you should see it there.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Any sand that drains well.

[@yoopermann7942]

MIKE, after making 100s of rose cuttings i found that 8 to 10 weeks w/bottom heat i get about a 90% success rate. i would have figured you would have some kind of bench or table on the north side of that building where you put your cuttings at, in the above statement i foregot to say i keep the cuttings out of direct sun till i repot . GREAT INFO AND TIPs . GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

The bottom heat sure does help! I've got a whole frame with bottom heat but these videos are put together with what I have lying around. Great job on all your rose cuttings.

[@yoopermann7942]

@@MikeKincaid79 your doing a SUPER GREAT job showing us viewers how to do this!!! wheres HENRY at? you didnt eat him did you??? haha! just kidding. you must be on a HUMMING BIRD fly way? in the spring i go through about 30 lbs. of sugar for them humming birds and bees!

[@tigranohanyan3321]

If you just planted it into the transparent glass jar, it would be much more easier to see roots with out damaging them.

[@Ryno_D1no]

Yeah I did mine in early June and all the leaves fell off and it stayed leafless for while but still had green stalks. I though they had failed but then one week some leaf buds appear and right now some of them are already about to get their first flower.

[@MikeKincaid79]

It pays to stay with it. Good job, Ryan!

[@dietrevich]

Interesting video. I never have problems with my rose cuttings, but I use the upper part of the flowered shoot, the top 5 inches with at least 3 axils. I think the biggest mistake is sticking the cutting all the way down, you only need to bury the first bud on the bottom. Also I never water after at least 2 to 3 weeks and they root in a month for me.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Cool, sounds like you've got it figured out.

[@donnagarcia1884]

I failed several times when I grow Rose from cutting but after following your method using sand .. it came out a success plant .. I transfer to a bigger plant pot without hurting their roots .. now my rose plant has flowers and enjoying her beauty of red in color .. Thank you Mike You are awesome great help ! God bless

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome, Donna! That's what this video was for. Glad you found success.

[@googleuser4772]

Btw.. Love your accent.. Yes I always al ways get black spot on my cuttings.. Nice clean hands too.. 😁. Honey is also good. Sand ahhh. True.. Fun-giii-side. 🤣 Thank You.. 👍 Good job !!!

[@zoram671]

For this i know for sure Mike you overwatering it ...it looks all dark n rot down. Now i propogate in cocopeat i cover it all up its inside a box and i water it only the first day. Thats it. For this you water too much. Its such a small area and you are watering it is killing it. The last one seems fine

[@chawiapachuau3661]

I love roses . Love the enthusiasm and love you put into this vid ❤️

[@MikeKincaid79]

I love your support, Ananya! Thanks!!!

[@k9policewife]

The hummingbird behind you was so distracting 🤪

[@necymamaril3735]

A good distraction! 😍😊

[@MikeKincaid79]

Oh wow, I didn't even notice it. Now I'm going to have to go look for it, LOL.

[@misodinamosa]

Lol! We’re sooooo spoiled! 😂

[@yorkshireseamstress]

Brilliant, just what Iv been looking for! Hopefully this works for me, thanks for your time and effort to help others 🙂

[@MikeKincaid79]

It will work! Best of luck, Sarah!!!

[@lizannwarner1272]

I’ve been told to plant my cuttings in perlite mixed with a little Pete moss . My latest cutting starred sprouting leaves and buds right off the bat…. But now the stem is starting to turn black from the bottom up. Is it the end of my cutting? Or can I treat it with fungicide still???

[@alicer3423]

Cinnamon is a great antifungal and antibacterial. Dip the cutting and also put some in the sand.

[@geraldskinner63]

Interesting..Thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes it is, thanks for mentioning that.

[@chuangarden]

I want to buy this root stimulant, how much is it?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Check Amazon. Here's a link: amzn.to/3fJpxKM

[@carriemclaren-jones159]

Hi Mike and greetings from New Zealand. You seem very good at growing rose cuttings so am asking for advice. I planted several rose cuttings last Autumn (sorry, Fall in the US) approx April/May. It's September now and my cuttings look super healthy with lots of foliage and good stems. Today I thought I'd pot them up and was very surprised to find they had no roots, just healthy looking stems which are sprouting branches. Please tell me what all this means. Thank you.

[@MikeKincaid79]

So, you stuck the cuttings in your fall and they sat all winter? If so, you're now in spring and I'd give them more time to root before trying to pot them up. If they're healthy then just let them warm up with the weather and slowly grow roots.

[@derrongoodengardenandlifes8655]

Thanks for this. I will definitely put this tip in my back pocket to use next year.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

Did you not just wash off your root hormone with that spray?

[@kathrynhunter460]

Oh man @ Mike Kincade, was so buying that large heat mat until the shipping to Canada killed it for my budget ($296 shipping) Ugh!!🙄 I'll find another way to support you!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Wow, that's crazy! Glad you didn't buy it. I've never heard of shipping costs being that high. Definitely find a different heat mat closer to home. Thanks for your support and good luck in your search.

[@Arsh1040]

Why would you cover the cuttings? Is there any technical reason behind it and after covering them, what should be the temprature outside? Sunlight or shady? Please reply

[@MikeKincaid79]

I cover the cuttings to keep the air around the leaves near 100% humidity. I cover softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings and don't cover hardwood cuttings. They should get as much light as they can without letting the sun every touch them.

[@Arsh1040]

@@MikeKincaid79 should we keep the bottle cap open? Here temprature is 20 degree celcius and 75% humidity I have planted rose cuttings first time in my life watching your video, so I want them to really grow,

[@lobe2032]

I am super excited, my roses, are not only rooted, they are going to bloom and they are only about 3 in. Tall. I also have several other plants that are rooted that I don't know the name of. I am super, super happy and staying busy, I can hardly contain my excitement. I have you to thank for this, every time I see one of my cuttings has rooted, I say thank you Mike. 😊😊😊😇😇😇🤣🤣🙃🙃🤗🤗🤗

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're welcome, and thank you for being such a loyal viewer!

[@retrofavorites8972]

Would hydrogen Peroxide work as anti fungal?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes! I've personally tested it many times and had great success. It may take several applications. I should do a video on this.

[@sidharthabajpai6652]

Can't believe...I know you are an expert.... but that seemed like poor handling

[@MikeKincaid79]

I understand. It's frustrating seeing me pull the cuttings out. Remember, I've got hundreds of more plants behind these that I don't disturb. I do this for the education on here.

[@sidharthabajpai6652]

I know but people like me are very sensitive we wait patiently, with every new leaves there is joy. I have propagated without rooting hormones.... but this was very educative. Tks

[@mohamedabouzour9649]

I like the enthusiasm, much appreciated mike. thanks for sharing your massive experience

[@MikeKincaid79]

My pleasure, Mohamed!

[@elkeschubert212]

Thanks Mike, your tips are the greatest and so is your humour. I took a yellow rose from a bouquet at the office and tried rooting it using rooting powder. The stalk had no thorns and zero leaves and I didn't hold much hope, was just a curious experiment. In just 1 week it already had 3 shoots!! I'm in Windhoek, Namibia; spring has just started so the timing is perfect. Thank you, am grateful to you for sharing and enjoying your videos.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'm glad you enjoy the videos, Elke. Happy spring, and enjoy your summer!

[@toms.3977]

I love that hummingbird coming in at 0:20.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Haha, yeah, I didn't even notice it until I was editing.

[@kokiflor9930]

Thank you so much That's exactly what happened to my rose cuttings. Now you got me a new solution 🙂

[@MikeKincaid79]

Most welcome 😊

[@jimsgardenproject3507]

Now you have me nervous. Just took a cutting today I’m trying to root. We had a little remembrance for my wife’s cousin. They spread his ashes in his childhood hangout where they lived. So I took a cutting of a nearby rose. Figure if it grows I can continue propagating and give each person a plant. Let’s see what happens. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@MikeKincaid79]

You may need to bring it inside, this late in the season. If you do bring it inside then you probably won't need bottom heat but it will still take longer to root. That's pretty cool that you're doing that, Jim. Best of luck.

[@jimsgardenproject3507]

Mike Kincaid thanks. I like plants that have stories behind them not just from a store or packet of seed. It’s more challenging to propagate, sneak seeds, bring something back from the edge (I’ve got plenty of these and thriving). It’s a better skills sharpener. You become a bit of a detective trying to figure out what happened when something doesn’t go right.

[@nguyentronginmaryland7457]

Hi Mike Where i can buy that sand , Home depot do they sell that sand ?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, you can find it at Home Depot

[@gabbyferreira4786]

I use water and two teaspoons of dawn soap for my roses for anything

[@ct5625]

I feel rather proud that all I did was snip off a 4" top of the rose bush coming through the fence from the neighbour's garden, put it in water for 2 weeks and then planted it in a pot. It's now about 7" tall and healthy with new growth. I'm moving it to a sheltered spot for winter and hopefully it'll survive.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Cool man. You're invoking jealousy in a lot of people right now, lol

[@justin1730]

Hi Mike, I live in W. Washington, and I have a fair number of ornamentals and fruiting plants I have begun to propagate. I grew white currants for the first time this year, and they ripened during the first week of July. It was a White Imperial bush I bought from Burnt Ridge, and the berries were amazing. They tasted like a mix of generic non-bitter citrus, sweet green grape, and a hint of yellow raspberry. I am layering the bush, and I plan to add more varieties this Winter. The only currants I had tried before this year were the awful red ones sold at the supermarket. Have you tried white or pink currants? They are supposed to be extremely easy to propagate from cuttings, and do very well in the maritime climate of W. Washington.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I've never tried eating or growing them but I'll keep my eyes open for them at the nursery.

[@kimlatimer7329]

Looking forward to seeing roots in the clear cup!!

[@rpan5441]

Dude, less yapping please. You could make video faster. Too much yapping is turn-off

[@donaldkasper8346]

The mold comes from the mulch people pot the roses in. The sand is sterile so it is equivalent to water bottle rooting where all nutrients come just from the stem. The other part of the mold is the covering keeping the humidity very high. After a couple of summers of 100% cutting failure rate, I am trying a variation now to see if I can get something going. Mulch literally is molded wood chips, so it is a bad place to start roses.

[@eteng64]

hi actually i was just thinking about this problem when planting a rose, because i have been trying to grow roses ever since, and i have not been successful until now, and this problem that you are talking about is the same issue i have every time i am trying to grow roses from cuttings... i hope after i watch this video i would be able to successfully grow my own rose plants...

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can do it! Just follow the steps.

[@eteng64]

@@MikeKincaid79 I really really hope so as well. It's one of my dreams ever since.

[@stephaniebalducci6248]

And don't do what he did.... pulling it up three times 🤣 I've made the same mistake ..being impatient. I actually killed a cutting that had started rooting and it was a cutting I cant get again 😟

[@oreo1064]

After 2 weeks I am doing well. I used cinnamon, alo vera, powdered egg shell for growth hormone. I didn't know u can pop off thorns. Hate how thorns got kot in bag as I take off when watering thx I learned something

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

Is it better to get new roses from cuttings or air layering?

[@MikeKincaid79]

One's not better than the other, just two different methods to get the same outcome. Air layers can be a little more forgiving and more of a "set it and forget it" situation. You'll still want to monitor the air layers for moisture in the peat.

[@rayseto2724]

hummingbird in the background!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes! Love those little guys

[@RocketPipeTV]

You spray and dip and then wash everything away with a hose, are you serious? Let away all the poison and use sand and water. Works fine for me.

[@MikeKincaid79]

No I'm not. I try not to take things too serious. It spoils all the fun.

[@RocketPipeTV]

@@MikeKincaid79 just kidding, kind of. Try a simpler approach, you will succeed

[@MikeKincaid79]

Well, as long as we're going back and forth, you must be new to the channel, welcome. My first rose propagation video is a simple approach much like you mention. People were really struggling with getting black fungal issues on the stem and losing cuttings to rot so I made this video to help them out.

[@maritanwyzam665]

Hi from South Australia 😊Where is the link to the original video pls? I'm in a rental with roses and I would like to take some cuttings for myself. Love your videos!! Maz

[@RedHotFiat]

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[@MikeKincaid79]

Oops, forgot to add that! Putting it in the description now.

[@minervagonzales3787]

Loved it, so DETERMINED. It will ROOT, indeed.

[@sangeethaanand8004]

Wowwwwww 🌹🌹

[@susanrichey6039]

The fungicide is freaking me out

[@MikeKincaid79]

Take a deep breath and try to calm yourself. It's all going to work out, lol.

[@xiloap]

There's a Hummingbird on your hanging baskets.

[@MikeKincaid79]

So I'm told, but I missed it myself. Need to go back and watch.

[@eddiesanchez9095]

AWESOME VIDEO MIKE!!! Thank You For Sharing!! I am definitely going to try your method!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

You'll love the results, Eddie!

[@Lee-mmg]

Over watering? (sounds like you work a job and do your channel - that is a busy lifestyle!) You have plenty of videos for me to watch too which I am going to try to soak up some of your great teaching! I am ordering my rooting powder - going with the tried and true Hormodin #3! I would more than likely have used potting soil - and without enough pearlite - if not for watching your videos. Yah! I'd love to use the fir you use. I'm looking for it! I am so excited for that one rooting!!! I pray it makes it!!!! Baby that thing. Do NOT undo that baby anymore! It's tried sooooo hard! When you repot it, cut that cup from around it, sit it in a cup shaped hole in the pot - and grow that baby to make pretty roses! Yes!!!!! God Bless and thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love your Rhododendron's too! Oh my! Gorgeous.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yep, job, channel, wife, kids, life is full!

[@barbarafarthing9786]

Last question. It is well below freezing here where I live in Northeast PA. But when it gets above freezing, I'm wanting to take cuttings off one of my rose bushes (probably mid feb.) and root it. Of course the cutting would be hardwood at that time. If I get roots and some growth inside by May or June, can I plant it outside in the ground in my garden and should it survive over next winter?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, spring is a great time to plant because it has all summer to root in well.

[@laurascheetz398]

Hi 👋 I have two questions & I hope you can help 🙂 1) where can I find some good sand for my propagating mix? 2) I have been rooting (🤞) some oakleaf hydrangea from cuttings since about mid-August (I think) and am wondering if I should plant them before freeze or if I should overwinter them in their pots? I've had both good and bad luck with planting them newly rooted. Thank you in advance, and thank you for the great information regarding keeping fungus at bay in rose cuttings 😀

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're welcome, Laura! Glad you enjoyed the video. 1.) You can find sand in bags at the big box stores, in the garden section. 2.) If the cuttings were started later in the year, such as August, they may not be strong enough to survive the winter. In that case, you may be better off bringing them indoors under lights and continue growing them through the winter.

[@SaltAirnSway]

What about ( China Doll) polyanthas that have many top stems/blooms? (Lots of junctions at the top)

[@dan86txsndvl90]

I tried many times and all turn black. Idk if is because i use potting soil. Should i use sand instead?

[@-ChrisD]

The cute little hummingbirds first appearance is at 0:19 for anyone interested. Have a great day 😊

[@christyasay764]

Great job! A good refresher. I just bought a new rose bush last Saturday. It’s planted and seems to be happy. Its name is “Happy Go Lucky “. I would like to take a cutting from it. How long should I wait since it was just planted? It is full of rose buds, like more than 18 about two weeks from opening up. Is it too soon to take a cutting from it? Thanks! You’re a great teacher/ Gardner.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I just looked it up and that is a stunning yellow!!! Anyway, now is not the best time in my opinion. Wait until mid summer when the new growth is just starting to harden off. Sometime in June/July is best.

[@frenchweewee4444]

This happened to my cuttings but I had no clue what I was doing. They actually started growing during the summer, but I forgot about them & they died. Thanks for showing the correct way to root them. I love hydrangeas, so thats my next project after I get this down pat.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Great! Have fun with it.

[@F2PMegaGod]

Hello! I know this is an old video and my problem is rather unrelated, but this video is the only thing that comes up thats not black spot. Ive had a small rose bush for a few years now, and sometimes it looks happier than others, but it held strong so far. Lately however, i did a spider mite and aphid treatment with a store-bought but "natural" product, and slowly all the leaves came off. "No biggie" i thought, "theyll just shoot again" and they did... kinda. Some shootings did perfectly well, but alot of them turned black as soon as the new leaves took shape. I dont think this is blackspot, since the leaves that grew in the meanwhile seem healthy (although some are wrinkly or deformed) but colors fine. Is this a common problem? Could it just need transplanting to a bigger pot? Could it be root rot, or a fungal issue?

[@MikeKincaid79]

It might just be too damp. You could try up-potting it into a bigger pot with a potting soil that drains well. Hard to say exactly what the problem is without seeing it.

[@chrisn6777]

Maybe a small amount of boric acid added to the soil could help prevent fungus and bacteria infection

[@ronlewandowski8275]

I have tried 18 different ways to root my rose cuttings….nothing has worked. I followed everyone’s advice to the letter….nothing works! My rose bush is 13 years old and produces beautiful flowers…I think I will just give up trying and enjoy the mother plant ….

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's always an option, but you've lost nothing by trying to root it. And imagine your joy when you finally succeed. The time will pass anyway.

[@Migrant2011]

Hi Mike, first thanks for your awesome videos, I have a question or maybe two , can I use coco coir with perlite for propagation? I don’t have access to bark , other question I live in Canada can I do that in house? I have bright windows to keep the cuttings, it’s cold here so I got heat mat to use under cuttings, thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, the coco will work well, just don't overwater. Yes, you can root them indoors on heat.

[@TARIQLES]

Hi Mike, may you please attach a link of what sort of sand you would buy from Home Depot for example please? I have a very special stem that’s dying. Thank you!

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's called play sand and comes in bags.

[@movie_iran]

use Homemade Rooting Hormone

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sounds good. Wish I had an aloe forest to do that with.

[@josephmcgee8450]

Mike tell us how you built hoop house?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I've been saying I'm going to make a video about that for years now. Maybe this year, lol.

[@michaelh7506]

Hi Mike, My mom had a huge rose garden was about 2 feet wide and 75 feet long. that was over 40 years ago. She used a razor blade to rough up the rose stems to sproute them. Back then she just used water. Have you tried to grow Hearty Hibiscus ? I have good luck growing tropical ones from seed. My spare bedroom is my winter experiment room, my little love bird watches every move I make I love your videos. do you use a camera or cell phone?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I love hibiscus and have rooted the hardy varieties in the past but they don't hold a candle to the tropical ones. I'd love to get some of those. Lovebirds....cool. I use to be into birds. I had canaries, gouldian and zebra finches, cockatiels, and a pair of sun conures. I haven't raised birds for years though. It was a lot of fun breeding them though. I use a cannon video camera for recording but would like to upgrade to something with a better picture.

[@michaelh7506]

@@MikeKincaid79 not too many people are into birds. I have had about 6 love birds they can be very aggressive. I have had a blue front amazon loved her. The aphids love the tropical Hibiscus plants I had two plants on my patio. Have tomatoes and papers and a sunflower. Moved them in front of the house aphids don't like the front of the house. I made a solution of dawn soap and 70 percent alcohol. 3 caps fulls and a big squirt of dawn in a half-gallon sprayer. so far I have not seen any Japanese beetles just yet. no hornworms on the tomatoes.

[@bethanytaylor7656]

This will be a beautiful thing to preserve cuttings from Grammy’s funeral. Fingers crossed!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'm rooting for you!

[@jeannecoonan9168]

I am in MN. If I plant today, July 28, I won’t have roots to September 2. Where should I transplant them for winter?

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can put the rooted cutting in a garage or shed to protect for the winter.

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

I know it works with regular and victorian/ edwardian roses, but can you do it to a mini/ mini micro (mini micro specifically)? I have one i just found with red and white variegation that i want to cultivate at some point.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, it will work with any rose.

[@vasugiesubramaniam769]

Each step was followed so closely end result was zero dispointed tq

[@girofline53]

Your videos are always so well done. I love your enthusiasm and honesty. I will be trying my luck this spring. Thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good luck and have fun with it, Larry!

[@rachelknight6028]

What if you propagate the cuttings in large clear plastic cups from the very start?? That way you'll see the roots as they grow and you won't need to disturb them. You could sit the cups with a plastic bottle on top, in a window box to stop them from tipping over! Let me know what you think my friend

[@MikeKincaid79]

I only disturb them for these videos. My usual practice is to not disturb them until the following spring when I up pot them.

[@trishelliott908]

You mention that some plants are patented and snipping’s taken from them won’t root....how can I tell? One dozen red roses had many thorns on the stems, yet the dozen yellow roses didn’t have any.... today I put two of the yellow roses in “Stim-root” rooting powder. I’ll return in 6 to 8 weeks with the results. I’ll keep your positive attitude in mind.

[@MikeKincaid79]

They should root, whether they are patented or not. The trouble with patented plants is that you can't legally sell them without a license from the owner. I look forward to the results.

[@deckchaironthetitanic]

Your older rose cutting video is the first thing I saw of yours. I have successfully "made" 2 new rose plants. Thank you Mike.

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's awesome to hear! Great job!!!

[@wren13]

I heard your chickens and thought something was wrong with my chickens lol

[@MikeKincaid79]

Haha, I've done the same while watching other videos.

[@judykirk8100]

Rooting Hormone - was this reapplied each time the cutting was removed then replanted because insufficient roots? Or apply once?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Apply once and just let it do it's thing. The insufficient roots were my fault for continuing to pull up the cutting. Normally, I'd just leave the cutting in the pot until the following spring.

[@jennymullins593]

Great work, Mike. Love roses, hate the thorns, but can't wait to try this in Sydney, Australia!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, Jenny! I feel the same about roses but I guess we have to take the bad with the good. Enjoy your summer!

[@hamidehheikkila497]

Mike, why you did not bruise or crush the end of the stem before you dipped it in the hormone powder? I think you get more roots faster if you crush the stem end. It worked for me with Katrina Rose (Peggy Martin Rose). I stuck it directly in posting soil in the garden!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I've had great luck with the way I do it but I like your idea. I think I'll try it on a few rose cuttings just to see what happens, thanks.

[@mariabarreto4417]

Muy interesante el experimento

[@militaryfacts1104]

Just saw humming bird I guess on the petunia... 😅

[@sama8670]

How do you determine what variety of rose 🌹 to try to propagate from cuttings? Can I propagate Julia Child rode from a cutting?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, I’m sure you could propagate just. Bout any rose variety.

[@edij7592]

Hello Mike am from Ethiopia.I am very happy watching your videos and thanks for sharing rooting tricks am trying to root my cutting in sand but i want to ask you if i dont have antifungal spray can i use garlic as antifungal? I thankyou again.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, I would think that garlic will work well as an antifungal. You may be able to crush it up in water and pour it throughout the sand. I've never tried this but it sounds like a good idea!

[@chekalong]

Mike, I'm happy to inform you that my rose cuttings are still fresh AND grew new leaves after just two weeks! I followed your technique in this video with slight change - I used coarse sand with lighter colour (even after watering, still look lighter than yours) and using calcium spray (calcium powder and water, can't find your anti-fungal) to spray at the leaves, root area and sand. After two weeks, I checked my cuttings and happy to see cuttings look fresh and new leaves. The bottles still have water droplets, soil still wet. FYI, my weather/climatr is tropical (lots of sun and rain whole year) not 4 seasons like yours but so happy that your technique still works at my climate.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks for sharing your success!

[@chekalong]

@@MikeKincaid79 what's next action after the cuttings have lots of root growing in the pots? Can I move the cuttings into larger pots but continue using coarse sand only? I want to start preparing as where I live, either hard to find or take long time to get supplies (some can take up to a month after ordering!) P/s: I also shared your video to my mother and gardening group after they saw my own rootings - they were excited to know how-to 😊.

[@lydiasalgado5463]

I learn a lot from your videos

[@MikeKincaid79]

Me too, lol

[@nishapatel9326]

Does rooted cuttings break roots while repot ?.Does rooted plant cutting survive with damage roots while repot them two times.please reply dear

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's best to re-pot plants after they've gone dormant. I like to re-pot in the late winter or early spring just as the plants are waking up.

[@blue_raven7776]

I'm going to use this for roses that I was given at a relatives funeral. I wish you all luck

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good luck to you too!

[@williamusrex6417]

Do you pronounce fungus as funjus? No? Well, you don’t say funjicide either.

[@MikeKincaid79]

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[@spontaneouswill007]

Thanks Mike for showing the end results, very informative video .

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're welcome, William, glad it helped out.

[@j.h.8971]

Use clear plastic disposable beer glasses to see the roots instead, so you can see the roots, rather than pulling the stems out.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, I do that in many of my videos.

[@TheInfinityLion]

What kind of fabric are you using at the bottom of the pot? Just. Paper kitchen towel?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'm using a weed fabric but a paper towel will probably work just as well. All it's doing is keeping the sand from flowing out the holes in the bottom.

[@Max.Greger]

How much percentage of air humidity you have under the dome?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I would assume 100% when the cap is on top but I’ve never measured it.

[@franco634]

Mike this is a great video. Thanks so very much for recommending it. I am certain that I have been doing it all wrong and will make the changes necessary. God bless you and your love for growing. You are an inspiration to all of us.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Wow, thanks, Franco! Glad you enjoyed it and happy to inspire!

[@leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851]

Thanks for this video. Yes I’ve struggled with roses.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You are so welcome! Good luck, Leslie, and happy gardening!

[@denisestempien6822]

Still trying to get my cuttings to grow. This time I used a fungicide and still got the dreaded black stem. I used regular potting soil, which didn't help matters. What type/brand of sand do you use? Also after about 3-4 weeks the leaves were turning yellow and eventually fell off. Any idea why that would happen.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Everything you're telling me makes me think you have too much heat building up and possibly too much moisture along with the heat. Does the direct sun light ever touch the bottle? Is your medium an inert and very well draining medium?

[@denisestempien6822]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks for your reply. The bottle is facing North under the eaves of the house. I live in California and we've already had a few 90 degree days. I'm thinking the potting soil might be the culprit. I was looking for sand, but not sure what to get. There's desert sand, sand you put in concrete, sand for sculptures, sand on the beach etc. Do you have a specific brand that you use?

[@Kamila_q]

Have you ever tried neem oil as fungicide for cuttings? I try to stay away from chemical pesticides since I do have kids

[@MikeKincaid79]

I haven't, but I did buy some years ago and still have it out there.

[@emmanuelyap1719]

Mike where can i buy a rose stem that i can use for propagation ? Can i buy from you some rose stem i am leaving in Las Vegas Nevada.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I don't sell rose cuttings but you can find roses all over the country in nurseries during the spring. Roses will grow just about anywhere.