I’m not an expert but I think those cuttings are a little bit too young. I’ve never propagated roses but if I remember correctly the cuttings should be at least like a pencil thick or more.
I’ve also noticed that when the cuttings don’t have leaves they grow leaves before roots, maybe to obtain energy of the sunlight? Idk.
You can check the roots now if you want, gently try to remove one cutting if you feel a little bit resistant is a good sign. But be cautious because the roots are very fragile specifically when they’re young.
LadyElleSimmer
I recently propagated from my ropey looking rose bush for the first time. I’m not sure about the leaves but the RHS article I followed said to give it a couple of months to root.
Plane-Jellyfish9
Maybe not recommended but I would carefully dig one up and check to see if there are any roots forming but since it’s only been 2 weeks, I’m not sure there will be any. Maybe give it some more time and see, I’m not an expert in roses, but I wouldn’t pluck anything.
Audrasaurus1234
Keep the leaves, don’t check for root growth just yet. Mine typically take about 3 weeks in ideal conditions.
Entire-Grapefruit281
We have to let it happen until spring. I had several which produced leaves, I thought they were ready to be planted in the ground and suddenly died 1 week later because the roots were too fine.
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I’m not an expert but I think those cuttings are a little bit too young. I’ve never propagated roses but if I remember correctly the cuttings should be at least like a pencil thick or more.
I’ve also noticed that when the cuttings don’t have leaves they grow leaves before roots, maybe to obtain energy of the sunlight? Idk.
You can check the roots now if you want, gently try to remove one cutting if you feel a little bit resistant is a good sign. But be cautious because the roots are very fragile specifically when they’re young.
I recently propagated from my ropey looking rose bush for the first time. I’m not sure about the leaves but the RHS article I followed said to give it a couple of months to root.
Maybe not recommended but I would carefully dig one up and check to see if there are any roots forming but since it’s only been 2 weeks, I’m not sure there will be any. Maybe give it some more time and see, I’m not an expert in roses, but I wouldn’t pluck anything.
Keep the leaves, don’t check for root growth just yet. Mine typically take about 3 weeks in ideal conditions.
We have to let it happen until spring. I had several which produced leaves, I thought they were ready to be planted in the ground and suddenly died 1 week later because the roots were too fine.