Thank you HK, The local florist told me that some varieties (Freedom) grown from Prima Rose, Ecuador, is much larger and better quality than that of other grower's. I know there are many cut flower rose grower in Ecuador, some of them are European origin. Is possible some grower adapting better way to propagated their plants. If time allowed, I am going to do the index testing on RMV of some SA imported cut rose flower this year. I have tiny VI Mme Butterfly, I am waiting it grow large enough to do the test. Gardentiler

I've never tried rooting a florist rose, but I imagine it is essentially the same process as any other soft-wood cutting. If the bloom still looks nice, you can enjoy it a little longer; I'd add just a touch of plant fertilizer to the water. But eventually you'll want to cut the bloom off just a little above the top set of leaves. If the stem's leaves were all pulled off, I'd cut the stem a half inch above where the new growth is coming out. Then roughly 6 inches below that point. Be sure to use a sharp scissor or pruner (never use anvil-style pruners on roses, only by-pass or scissor style). Rooting hormone will also be very important. It comes in powder and liquid forms. Ask any local garden center. You dip the freshly cut bottom of the stem into the hormone, tap off any excess (clumps) and stick it a couple inches into fresh sterile rooting medium --some people have even used pure perlite. Don't use soil from outside or already used potting soil, as there will be more potentially harmful bacteria that can cause the stem to rot before it develops roots. You'll need to put the stem someplace to maintain high humidity, since the stem has no roots to take up fresh water with. I use gallon-size zip-loc bags. Others use 2 liter soda bottles with the bottom cut out, placed over a little pot. The stem also will need indirect sunlight, such as in a north-facing window sill. Check on the baby frequently, every couple days or so and mist it if it appears to be drying out. Be careful not to keep it too wet, though, as that invites mildew. Rooting often takes 4 to 6 weeks, but it can be a little quicker or take much longer. Do a search on this forum for rooting cuttings. There are a few different methods people use, and different folks swear by different methods. It's partly trial and error. Good luck!

Hi Marlorena, I am glad that you liked the video, I had a lot of fun and insights while walking at the farm. Being in the Equatorial line it makes to have the perfect weather, sun and climate are ideal. In the morning and night you need a sweeter or jacket and the middle of the day is warm. You don't need air conditioner or heater.:) The most important thing is the volcanic soil that are native to the area plus they use natural mulches and fertilizers. The care for the roses is superb and they pay attention to details, they also do grafting for specific varieties. And yes I am aware that a big competition is coming from Kenya for the Europe market. The day that we were leaving Ecuador, there was a big flower expo going on and I was sorry that we missed that! The same week that we were there a group of botanist found new orchid varieties and it was in the newspaper. Ecuador is known as the orchid capital of the world with more than 4.200 species and finding more....but, that is another trip.:)

Hello there pippacovalent, I agree with Vaporva, some times they seem to have a mind of their own. I think If they have roots you are probably in luck :). I check by slightly very slightly trying to pull the cutting up. If the cutting doesn’t have roots it will come up easily. If the cutting has rooted, it will resist and then I leave it be to do it’s thing. Another method you may want to try is to peg down a branch of a flexible rose to the ground with a garden staple. I have a couple of roses that if I do this the cane will root just by being in contact to the ground and then later you can separa it from the mother plant (This method takes a while)