How to grow and maintain Rose Plant at home: 9 gardening tips

By Namita S Kalla | April 01, 2025

How to grow and maintain rose plant at home: 9 gardening tips

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Select a rose variety suited for your climate and garden conditions. Some roses thrive better in certain climates than others

Choose the right variety

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Tuberosa flowers (Pueraria tuberose) contain bioactive compounds that have shown potential in reducing cancer cell growth 

Plant in well-drained soil

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Roses require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to grow strong and produce beautiful blooms. Choose a sunny spot in your garden

Pick a sunny spot

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Water roses deeply and consistently, but avoid over-watering. It’s best to water the base of the plant to prevent fungal diseases

Water properly

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Apply mulch around the base of your roses to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the roots cool. Organic mulches work best

Mulch around the base

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Prune your rose plant to remove dead or diseased wood and encourage healthy growth. Trim back in early spring before new growth 

Prune regularly

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Feed your roses with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season. Use a fertiliser designed for roses for proper nutrition

Fertilise monthly

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Monitor your rose plants for common pests like aphids, spider mites, and rose beetles. Treat with organic insecticides or neem oil as needed

Keep pests away

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Use supports like stakes or trellises for climbing rose varieties to help them grow tall and stay upright. This helps prevent breakage

Support the roses

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