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Splice a rosebush and replant it
Recovery of the Rosebush is possible
Rosebush, Scissors, soil. Water Daily |
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Results |
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Rose branch allowed to soak in mug full of water for 3 days . Experiment intiated in Miami Beach Summer. Plant resided indoors throughout course of experiment. |
Rose branch appeared to be viable for 1 week following transplant. However, signs of withersoon soon developed. Within 2 weeks, leaves began to fall off plant. Plant was "dead" after 1 month. Extraction photo of roots taken 1.5 months after transplant. |
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Rose branch allowed to soak for 1 week in a mug of water. Transplatation occured in Miami Beach Fall. Plant resided indoors for first month and was moved outside for remainder. |
Rose branch displayed robust growth for first 3 weeks that included small leaf formation at the base of the stem. However after 1 month old leaves displayed signs of withering and within another 2 weeks have fallen off. However, after 5 months the branch appears viable. Photo on right taken 5 months after transplant. |
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It Worked! |
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