Revive withered roses
First of all: not everything that looks dry has actually perished due to the lack of water. Sometimes it is not too little, but - on the contrary - too much water the cause of withered shoots and yellow leaves. Before you water your rose, which is supposed to have been damaged by a lack of water, and thus make things worse, you should check the roots of the plant: If the fine hair roots no longer look white, they have turned brown and / or look rotten, then they were You are too wasteful with the irrigation water or the soil is not permeable and loose enough. You save these roses by
- dig up the rose or take it out of the pot.
- Remove any soil adhering to the roots.
- Cut back the rotten and damaged roots.
- Also cut back the rose heavily above ground.
- Either transplant the plant to a new location,
- replace the substrate in the pot and possibly take a new pot
- or carry out a soil improvement in the garden.
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If, on the other hand, the cause is excessive drought, then water the roses thoroughly and don't forget to fertilize regularly. For this purpose, it is best to place potted roses together with the root ball in a bucket of water - as soon as the plant has drunk its fill, water bubbles will rise.
Be sure to cut back sick roses
Roses are quite susceptible to fungal diseases or pests. You can prevent these diseases in a certain way by only planting robust varieties, making sure they are in an optimal location and are well cared for. With many fungal diseases, the only thing that helps is to cut away the affected parts of the plant immediately and then dispose of them in the household waste. Spraying the roses (e.g. with horsetail broth or nettle manure) can also help, because these natural agents disinfect and strengthen the plant.
Tips
Overgrown roses can often be saved by a strong and targeted pruning, but you must be aware of the following: After such pruning, it can take years before the rose has recovered and blooms again.
