Choose a healthy, disease-free rose stem
Cut a 6 to 8 inch section from a stem that has finished blooming
Make the cut just below a leaf node
Remove the flower, buds, and lower leaves
Keep only the top 2 or 3 leaves
Dip the cut end in rooting hormone
Fill a pot with moist, well-draining potting mix
Make a hole in the soil with a pencil or stick
Insert the cutting into the hole
Firm the soil around the cutting
Water lightly
Cover the cutting with a clear plastic bag or humidity dome
Place the pot in bright, indirect light
Keep the soil moist but not soggy
Vent the cover occasionally to reduce mold
Wait for roots to develop over several weeks
Check for new growth as a sign of rooting
Transplant the cutting after strong roots form