Classification: Flowering Pot plant
House Plant Group: Flowering pot plant
Character: Fragrant, wide array of colours and a variety of shapes
Safe for pets? Yes
Varieties:
- Rosa angela rippon
- Rosa baby darling
- Rosa chinensis minima (Miniature rose – Fairy rose)
- Rosa Cinderella
- Rosa Judy Fischer
- Rosa new penny
- Rosa scarlet gem
- Rosa Starina
- Rosa yellow doll
Plant Care:
- Temperature: Average warmth
- Light: Maximum light.
- Water: Water liberally. Allow planting medium to dry out slughtly between waterings
- Repotting: Repot every year with either Serbajadi Organic Peat Moss or Serbajadi Multi-Purpose Compost
- Fertilizer: Serbajadi Plant Food Rose Food Special Fertilisers. Or monthly applications of Serbajadi Multi-Purpose Compost, organic and natural fertilizers, such as AgroMarine Organic Hydrolyzed Fish Fertilizer (500ml) and Serbajadi Plant Food Chicken Organic Fertiliser 10 (Processed and Heated)
Plant issues:
- Root rot: Overwatering or/and water-logging
- Branch dieback: Poor pruning, sudden temperature change or/and root issues
- Fail to produce flowers: Poor soil fertility or/and shady conditions
- Flowers turn brown and never open fully: Overwatering or/and shady conditions
Pests:
- Spider mites: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength. Attack water-stressed plants, so regularly watering (but not over-watering) will prevent attacks
- Aphids: Spray the plant with high pressure water followed by Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
- Thrips: Spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
