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Roses are beautiful and romantic. Through hydroponic cuttings, this beauty can be continued at home. Here is an introduction on how to root rose cuttings through hydroponics.

I. Suitable water

1. Purified water: Provides a pure growth environment and is suitable for roses in the initial stage of hydroponics to adapt to the environment.
2. Cool boiled water: Removes harmful substances such as chlorine and reduces water hardness. It is economical, practical and safe.
3. Filtered water: Removes most impurities and harmful substances and provides better growth conditions for roses.

II. Preparation work

1. Selection of cuttings: Healthy cuttings without pests and diseases, 10 - 15 centimeters long semi-lignified branches of the current year.
2. Preparation of containers: Clean and transparent, with an appropriate size.
3. Preparation of tools: Sharp scissors or blades, disinfectants such as carbendazim.

III. Cuttings treatment

1. Pruning: Cut into an oblique opening to increase the contact area. Remove the lower leaves and retain 2 - 3 leaves on the top.
2. Disinfection: Soaking in carbendazim reduces the risk of infection by germs and increases the rooting rate.

IV. Hydroponic process

1. Put into the container: Immerse the bottom of the cuttings in water for 2 - 3 centimeters. Avoid immersing the leaves in water.
2. Water change frequency: Once a day in the initial stage and once every 2 - 3 days in the later stage.
3. Light and temperature: Diffused light, avoid direct sunlight. 20 - 25℃ is suitable.
4. Adding nutrient solution: Add an appropriate amount after rooting with a moderate concentration.

V. Precautions

1. Be patient
Rooting of rose cuttings through hydroponics takes a certain amount of time, generally 2 - 3 weeks or even longer. During this process, be patient and do not frequently move or fiddle with the cuttings.
2. Observe the state
Regularly observe the state of the cuttings. If yellowing, wilting or pests and diseases are found on the leaves, deal with it in time. If the water quality deteriorates, change the water in time.
3. Transplanting timing
When the root system of the cuttings grows robustly, it can be transplanted into the soil for further growth. Be careful during transplantation to avoid damaging the root system.

In conclusion, for rooting rose cuttings through hydroponics, it is necessary to do a good job in preparation work, correctly treat the cuttings, master each link in the hydroponic process, and pay attention to some matters.