Place the cutting in rooting hormone according to the manufacturer’s instructions to promote root growth.

Wrap with toilet paper: Carefully wrap the bottom end of the cutting with unbleached toilet paper. Make sure the paper is slightly damp to maintain the necessary moisture.

Ziplock Bag Preparation: Place each tissue-wrapped cutting inside an appropriately sized Ziplock bag. Close the bag almost completely, leaving a small opening for air circulation.

Mini Greenhouse Creation: Place the Ziplock bags in a warm, bright location, but avoid direct sunlight. The goal is to create a humid greenhouse-like environment to facilitate rooting.

Maintenance and care: Regularly check the moisture of the toilet paper and lightly spray with water if necessary to maintain moisture. Avoid letting the paper dry completely.

Monitoring progress: After a few weeks, check the cuttings to see if they have developed roots. When the roots are approximately 2-3 cm long, the cuttings are ready to be transplanted into individual pots with well-drained soil.

Transplant: Carefully remove the rooted cuttings from the Ziplock bags and plant them in pots with fresh substrate. Keep newly transplanted plants in a shady location and keep the substrate slightly moist until the plants become established.

By following these simple steps, you can successfully propagate roses using toilet paper as an inexpensive and effective method to expand your rose garden.