Question
My indoor mini rose I recently received as a gift is infested by extremely small white insects and what seems to be spider webs. I believe they are killing my plant because it seems to be drying. Before this, the rose buds that were growing would dry off as well and would fall off before blooming.
Would you please explain to me what to do with my plant? It is currently in a 6 inch pot. What type of soil does it need? How often should I water it? What type of fertilizer should I use? In a nutshell, how do I care for this plant so it blooms gorgeously? What indoor light to use? Does it need ventillation? A bigger pot perhaps?  

Answer
I know they call them indoor mini roses, but they really are happier outside. A mini rose is no different than a garden rose and likes the same things. The atmosphere in a home is too dry for these small roses and it not only dries them out but also incourages spider mites which love a place that is dry and warm.
The first thig to do is cut the rose back so that all the dry tips are cut off. Put the pot in a plastic bag, tie it tight at the base of the rose ans then place it under a warm spray in the sink. Make sure that all the rose is soaking wet as spider mites hate water. Do this daily for three days. Repot the mini into a larger pot using packaged soil so you know there will be no insects in it. Put a tespoon of some slow release fertilizer such as Osmocote 14-14-14 and that will give the plant a small amount of nutrients every time you water it. Place the mini in full sun and every day sprtiz it with water. Make sure the rose never dries out but don't get it soaking wet, just damp to the touch. The leaves may still drop for a couple of days, but they will come back nice and green and the plant will bloom for you. Putting the rose outside where it only gets morning and late afternoon sun also makes it healthier. Hope this helps. Lynnette