Roses are one of the most prized flowers for their beauty and fragrance, and having the ability to easily propagate them at home is a true gift. Today I’m sharing a practical and accessible method for propagating roses using natural ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

Step 1: Prepare the rose cutting

Take a healthy rose branch and cut it to about 12 cm long. Remove all withered leaves and petals from the bottom so they don’t consume unnecessary energy.

Step 2: Disinfect with garlic

Peel a garlic clove and rub it on the branch cut. The garlic juice has antifungal and antibacterial properties that help protect the cutting from disease.

Step 3: Stimulate with aloe vera

Cut an aloe vera leaf and place the base of the cutting inside, allowing it to absorb the gel for a few minutes. The aloe will provide nutrients and stimulate rooting.

Step 4: Prepare the nutrient mixture

• Crush a clove of garlic and a quarter of an onion.
• Add small pieces of aloe vera pulp.
• Place everything in a container and pour in a can of Coca-Cola type soda.
• Mix well and filter out the residue.

This solution will serve to hydrate and nourish the cutting, stimulating root growth.

Step 5: Bottle assembly

Place a sponge or foam in the mouth of a glass bottle and place the cutting through it, ensuring it’s halfway submerged in the mixture. Cover the bottle with a plastic bag and seal with tape to retain moisture.

Step 6: Wait for the results

Store the container in a cool place away from direct sunlight. In just 5 days, you’ll see new roots and young shoots emerging. Once the cutting has a strong root system, transplant it to a pot with fertile soil to encourage continued growth and flowering.

Tips and recommendations

• Always use cuttings from healthy, pest-free roses.
• Be sure to change the mixture if you notice it losing freshness.
• Avoid direct sunlight while the cutting is rooting.
• When transplanting, use soil rich in organic matter to promote strong growth.