Can my miniature rose be a house plant?
Master Gardener (Photo: File Photo) Q. My boyfriend gave me a miniature rose for my birthday. I live in an apartment, so I have nowhere to plant it outside. Can I grow it as a houseplant? - S.R., Springfield Answer by Master Gardener Mark Bernskoetter Miniature rose s have been around since the 1700s and are commonly grown in the ground or a greenhouse. While they should be grown outdoors, since they are not typically a houseplant, it would require considerable extra care to help them survive the winter indoors. You will likely need to transplant the flower into a larger pot if it is still in the one from the greenhouse. It will need full sunlight, so a bright, south-facing window is a must. In the depth of winter, you will need a grow light. The American Rose Society recommends grow lights in the range of 1,400 to 1,500-foot candles (f.c.), a measure of light intensity. Your miniature rose needs steady temperatures, too. Night temperatures in the 60s and daytime in the 70s. So do...