- Select a Healthy Rose Cutting
Choose a healthy stem, 6-8 inches long with 4-5 leaves and one or two nodes. - Prepare the Cutting
Cut the stem at a 45-degree angle using sterilized shears.
Remove leaves from the lower half of the cutting. - Prepare the Banana
Cut a fresh banana into small pieces.
Make a small hole in one piece for the cutting. - Insert the Cutting into the Banana
Insert the bottom end of the cutting into the hole in the banana piece. - Plant the Cutting
Fill a pot with potting soil.
Plant the banana and cutting combo in the soil, ensuring the banana is buried and the cutting is secure. - Create a Humid Environment
Cover the pot with plastic wrap or place it inside a plastic bag. - Watering
Lightly water the soil to keep it moist but not waterlogged.
Check regularly and water as needed. - Light and Temperature
Place the pot in a warm location with indirect sunlight.
Maintain a temperature between 65-75°F (18-24°C). - Monitor and Maintain
Check for new growth.
Keep the soil moist and maintain humidity. - Transplanting
Once strong roots and new leaves appear, transplant to a larger pot or garden.
How to reproduce roses infinitely (at zero cost) with the banana method