Caring for Roses : How to take proper caring of potted roses?

Caring for Roses from Pests and Diseases

1. If the potted rose are kept in a clean environment and well ventilated and sunny place, there is not much problem with pests and diseases. Be very careful about Red Scale. 
2. Remove the infected rose pots in an isolated corner, lest other plants are infected. Dip a piece of cotton or cloth in rectified spirit and rub it off clean. 
3. Similarly, if any symptoms of infestation with Powdery Mildew are observed, remove immediately the rose pots with affected rose plants in a n isolated sunny place and spray with an emulsion of 'Karathane' or 'Benlate' or 'Bavistin' in water. 
4. Keep these potted rose isolated till summer season sets in. After pruning, sprinkle one teaspoonful of BHC over the soil in the rose pot and fork it lightly. 

Summer Care

After the main blooming is over, cool weather has bidden farewell and summer season is fast approaching, it is time to take special care of the rose plants in pots and protect them form hot sun. Remove the rose pots to a partially shaded place, continue watering regularly. During hot summer, particularly when the sunshine is scorching, withdrawal of water even for a day will be met with disaster. If necessary, water both in th morning and evening particularly if the roses in pots on roof terrace. If the top of a new shoot droops, this is sure indication of water stress. Immediately water the roses in pots and give the leaves and shoots a nice waterbath by spraying water. Be very meticulous not to add any manure or fertilizer during summer. removal of suckers, faded flowers and weeds should be practised regularly. This is the time to save the rose plants.

Monsoon Care

During the days of high rainfall, there is hardly any need to water the roses in pots, but be sure that there is adequate moisture in the soil. Removal of suckers, fallen leaves, faded flowers and weeds should be continued.

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Now that you are familier with most of the tips and tricks and resources. We must not forget about Repotting of Roses.