How do you trim rose stems?

Answer by  Woowoo (49)

Be sure to use sharp pruning shears (dull ones damage the stems) and have a vase with tepid or slightly warm water ready for the roses. Trim the stems at a 45 degree angle, about one-eighth of an inch from the bottom of the stem, add flower to water.

Answer by  thewindrose (642)

If you are trimming fresh cut roses, you want to cut the stem on a diagonal at least 1" from the bottom of the stem. If you are cutting canes on a living plant, cut any canes growing inwards at the first leaf node. This will keep the plant healthy.

Answer by  quisqualis (1756)

You need to recut the stems as soon as you can, before putting them in a vase. This is because air has formed a vapor-lock in the stems. Fill a sink with warm water, and cut an inch or more off the stem with sharp shears, underwater, at an angle.

Answer by  Lilac (11)

To trim rose stems find a bud upon the stem and cut about half an inch above it using a set of secateurs.

Answer by  Jeff5750 (38)

One should cut the ends of a rose at an angle, being sure to do so under water to make sure the stem will continue to take up water.

Answer by  cody (1331)

this is how you trim rose stems. all you need to do is cut the longer ones so the whole plant can get sunlight

Answer by  Chiyamaka (846)

You trim the thorns off first, then you cut the bottom (or length you want) at a down ward angle.