Choose a healthy, disease-free rose stem
Cut a 6 to 8 inch section from a stem that has finished flowering
Make the cut just below a leaf node
Remove the flower, buds, and lower leaves
Keep only the top one or two sets of leaves
Dip the cut end in rooting hormone
Fill a pot with moist, well-draining potting mix
Insert the cutting into the soil
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 consistently moist but not soggy
Check for root growth after several weeks
Transplant the cutting once roots are well developed