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    Anonymous on
    September 27, 2023

    Q.In Reference To Amy Grant’s Article On Rose Oil..: What Would Be The Cause Of My Safflower Oil And Rose Petal Jar Growing Black/

    brown mold on top of the surface liquid..? I have been keeping the jar in a cool dark cabinet as recommended. Could the problem be if i were to open the jar to add additional petals a few times, since i only have two rose bushes and not enough blooms in one cutting cycle..? Would this re-introduction of new oxygen cause mold to form..? Or, could there be another reason for mold to occur? Possibly if a few drops of dew are still on a few petal..? Or other thoughts..? Thanks!

  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    September 28, 2023
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    A.

    Did you shake the jar each day as the article suggested? That probably would keep the mold from growing. I don't think adding petals would be a problem as I see other recipes say you can do that. However, it is possible a fungal pathogen came in with a rose petal. Also, your suggestion of dew on the petals could have been problematic.

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    GKH_Susan on
    October 19, 2023
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    Yes, you can move them into pots, but be sure they are large enough to hold the entire rootball. Wait till after the danger of frost has passed before replanting them and, during the winter, keep them in a protected area free from cold winds. These articles should help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/container-roses-growing-roses-in-pots.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/transplanting-roses.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    January 18, 2024
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    Likely, it is not on its own rootstock, but grafted. This will mean that a true cutting will not be very likely. Unfortunately, your photos did not come through and I am unable to see the extent of the damage. I will not be able to tell if this can be fixed from this alone.

    This link will take you to some of our most common rose articles that can help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/search?searchTerm=Roses

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    GKH_Susan on
    April 15, 2024
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    Plant them right away and include the soil that is in the bags. Bare root roses should always be planted soon after receiving them. Typically, bare root roses do not have soil with them. Here is more:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/bare-root-roses.htm

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