I have a rose tree that has just started reblooming after a period of time with no blooms. The last blooms were big, colorful and beautiful and this bunch seemed to be tiny, and not very long lasting. When I went out to water my plants today I saw what looked like a bee buzzing around the new blooms I stopped to watch, expecting him to crawl around and leave but I couldn't believe what I saw... He sat on a petal, cut it in half and flew away with it! he was back not even 2 miutes later doing the same. Then I notice the same shape cut in some of the leaves. What is he doing and how can a save my poor plant which is literally flying away!?!??! Please help!

Cassy

Wow, I've never heard of that. Do they use it for nest material?

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Dave
Even my growlights are getting restless!

I was very anrgy seeing this bee cut up my roses. Supposedly they do take these perfectly cut pieces (its actually pretty amazing to see) to line their nests. I also found out that it is a solitary bee. So it was just one lady who found her way up to my 2nd floor balcony and claimed my tree for her own. Everything I read tells me that they cut the leaves but for some reason she was cutting the petals. I reluctantly sprayed the plant. I felt kinda guilty because she was working so hard and it was so neat to watch her cut perfect circles. I haven't seen her today and now I'm feeling kinda guilty but I suppose my tree will be a little happier now.

You're right tcmers, I have worked hard to keep my tree beautiful (not to mention paid a bundle for it!) I do feel a little better now.