ClaireMay said:@hamwild oh no, really??
Is there anything I can use?
I don't have experience with roses and aphids, but I believe you can use neem oil to kill them (have to double check it is safe for roses— I don't see why not, but just to check behind me
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I believe you can carefully wipe every stem and every leaf gently with a wet (just water) paper towel to remove all the adults and eggs (I'd just wipe every square inch, I don't remember if you can see the eggs or if they're too small for the naked eye). You may have to continue that every couple days or so once you spot more. You'll have to break the cycle so to speak. Kill the adults, they won't produce eggs. If you manage to kill the eggs, but not all, you should be able to get the adults before they lay eggs again (cleaning it often enough).
I'd keep an eye out on other plants you have, as you have some adults with wings.
I believe once you can get it outside again come Spring, it should bounce back. Whether or not it survives until then, I'm unsure. They're a type of sap sucking bug, so an infestation can take a toll, but only time will tell.
I wouldn't fertilize it or anything like that, they say never fertilize a stressed plant.
