cut the roses stem then put the stems in 2 different glasses filled with water. Put 2 drops of food colouring in the glass.
They have woody stems
roses.
Water will go up the stems of roses. But roses will not transport water any where else.
The price of roses can rise in cost during off season when the roses are shipped in or specially grown in a greenhouse. Buying short stemmed roses rather than long stemmed roses is a far better value as roses should have part of the stems cut-off anyway. Phone around to different florists to compare prices.
If the plant's basic structure has been established, then just remove dead stems and one or two older shoots at the base, then shorten side shoots to about 3 inches or 8cm. The main stems that have flowered at the end are also cut back to the nearest side shoot, but all other main stems are left as they are.
How interesting, I was just thinking about this, this morning. Some plants can continue to grow after they have been cut (Philodendron), but not roses. They are essentially in shock and even with proper nutririon they will not continue to grow. If you are (or have) experienced this with roses, please let us know as you have found something that defies the natural world.
No, not usually compared with most plants like that.
Most roses available today in stores are "long stemmed" roses. Essentially, to answer your question I would need to know the answer to this: "are they better for what?". If you plan to make an arrangement, and cut the stems down, then no, long stemmed roses are not necessary. If however you have a long-necked elegant vase to put your cut roses in then you are definitely looking for long stemmed roses. Most varieties sold in stores have been genetically modified so that they stand better over time in water. Longer does not necessarily mean better- just more expensive.
Cut the stems on a slant put them in water but not cold water because then they will die from shock. A cool water or even warm water is fine. Then put an aspirin in the water.
It means you will have a future with a husband/wife and 1 kid.
Potash stiffens the stems and improves colour.