Choose a healthy, disease-free rose stem
Cut a 6 to 8 inch section from a stem that has finished blooming
Make the bottom cut just below a leaf node
Remove the flower, buds, and lower leaves
Keep only 2 to 3 leaves at the top
Lightly scrape the bottom inch of the stem
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 the cutting lightly
Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag or dome
Place the cutting in bright, indirect light
Keep the soil consistently moist, not soggy
Remove the cover briefly each day for air circulation
Wait several weeks for roots to form
Check for new growth as a sign of rooting
Transplant the cutting once roots are well developed