Miniature Roses snow-birding indoors

So as I have been deprived of of sun and roses for the season with the exception of my "Trader Joe's"  purchase. Knowing they tend to dry out or rot, after there stint in conditions not as welcoming as the greenhouse. I decided to look up any suggestions out there to keep the little guy alive. I scanned a few articles....well two actually, and these seem to be the most helpful tips ~ plus a few I thought necessary.

~ Prevent root rot, make sure the roses aren't drowning in water. Put them in a container that allows water to drain.( that may just mean removing the wrapper or bucket) Roots like to breath....

~one suggestion mentioned a saucer with gravel to catch the water and to actually maintain a bit of water to evaporate, to help the plant handle the dry conditions of the house.

~I believe a grow light is necessary for the plant to continue growing and maybe even bloom. (I'm currently borrowing the florescent light from my aquarium for a few hours each day. I'll let ya know
  how well that works out.)

~Remove spent blooms and any leaves, that may have shed after adjusting to a new environment.

~Water after the soil has been able to dry a bit, I think sticking to early in the day, is a good Idea just as one would with roses outside to prevent powdery mildew.

~if Powdery mildew does rear it's ugly  head just mix up a bit of water,  few drops of dish-soap, baking soda and a few drops of olive oil ( I approximate my mixture because I use it in a small spritz bottle(there are numerous recipes out there more exact.( ....I couldn't find my book with the recipe I use sorry :P..... it's around here some where, I just had it....)

~ As the roses start producing new growth you may decide to transplant them. I say roses because there are typically four small individual plants. ( I think I'll keep mine together until they fill out the pot a bit more, if it looks like they need room then I think I'll use individual Styrofoam cups(with a few holes poked through the bottom for drainage of course.)

And lastly a bit of water soluble fertilizer....A.k.A Miracle Grow, I'm going to wait a bit for a show of good faith from my plants because I want to see a bit of action first.....but then again, I might give in, who knows..... I am excited for these little guys and I'll continue posting on how they're doing. I hopefully I'll be planting them outside next spring :D  
       
                                                        ~Merry Christmas~