Blooms easily
Fast grower
Also known as
Bengal Rose, Bengal Crimson and Bengal Beauty
Taxonomy
Rosa chinensis
Rosa
Rosaceae
Rosales
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How to care for China Rose
How often to water your China Rose
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0.5 cups
every 9
China Rose needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnโt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for China Rose in your home
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1ft or less from
a window
China Rose love being close to bright, sunny windows ๐.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
China Rose does not tolerate low-light ๐ซ.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of China Rose in your home ๐ก.
How to fertilize China Rose
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Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itโs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your China Rose after it doubles in size or once a yearโwhichever comes first.
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China Rose My China rosebush from Trader Joeโs, was off to a great start for a few weeks. I think the heat wave really did the ๏ฟผdamage. Any suggestions on bringing my poor Stella back to life?
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Is it too late to save my rose? #ChinaRoseI think it has cankers now. Idk what to do. Should I cut off the affected area or dispose of the plant? How can I save it?
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Why do all my mini roses die??? When I bring them home they are flourishing and with in a couple weeks they drop all their leaves and die. Help! ๐ซ
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I got my first #Maranta #PrayerPlant at the grocery store a couple weeks ago, and sheโs already twice the size! I was a little bit nervous because Iโve heard theyโre persnickety, but sheโs been a dream so far! Last night while grocery shopping, they had #PolkaDotBegonia! I couldnโt pass it up; it was a wishlist plant and cheap! Letting her acclimate to her new home. And just wanted to share some updated pics of some of my orange flowers outside! Princess Peachโs bloom opened and itโs gawgeous, my calendula is steadily blooming and I think sheโs more than ready to be planted in the flower bed, and the wallflowers are wallflowering ๐งก๐งก๐งก #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #OutdoorGrowing #OutsidePlants #Begonia #BegoniaBunch #PlantTherapy #babevila
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Yellow leaves?I just repotted this rose to this plastic pot and itโs been a 4 days and now a few of the leaves are turning yellow. I watered it before repotting it and am scheduled to water it tomorrow. (But it rained yesterday) #ChinaRose
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Hello! I recently moved homes and love the new landscaping at my house. Iโm unsure if I should trim the dead branches or leave them be. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! ๐ #ChinaRose
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My roses have holes in the leaves #ChinaRose
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Dried up buds not flowering fully, black stems appearing close to bud. Leaves are healthy looking #ChinaRose
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When is it safe to put my China rose outside? #ChinaRose
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She's doing alot better ๐ฅฐ
Browse #ChinaRose
China Rose can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
China Rose prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
China Rose requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive ๐ช. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home ๐ก.
China Rose is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.
China Rose doesnโt require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
China Rose does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
China Rose should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itโs refreshed yearly, you shouldnโt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
China Rose is native to Asia, Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa.
Yes, you may see your China Rose bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
China Rose will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
USDA Hardiness Zone
China Rose can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
China Rose can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:
- Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
- To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2โ long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.
Yellow leaves arenโt always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plantโs life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, itโs likely just your plant shedding old leaves.
Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in China Rose, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.
Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for China Rose
China Rose
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4โ pot your plant is in, and that it doesnโt get direct sunlight.
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What other plant parents say
Blooms easily 10
Fast grower 9
Survivor 8
Easy to propagate 4
Browns easily 4
Large, lush leaves 3
@@MarieD20
6 Plants
709 XP
Clifton Forge, VA
09/07/2021
I planted this one got it last year it has grown so much sence last year easy to take care of
@@JenniferSheler
10 Plants
140 XP
Albany, GA
08/08/2021
Beautiful blooms
Fast grower
Blooms easily
Survivor
@Fel
1 Plants
30 XP
Moncton, New Brunswick
06/22/2021
Dies fast
Browns easily
@Sadie
3 Plants
76 XP
Markham, Ontario
05/24/2021
I should have given it a lot more sunlight.
The leaves dry easily and breaks off.
It is quite beautiful
@Ashley
9 Plants
250 XP
05/15/2021
I bought mine with 3 flowers already blossomed and I now have 5 with 2 more on the way! Iโve had them for maybe a week and theyโre doing lovely!
Fast grower
Blooms easily
@@froggiesocks
6 Plants
441 XP
05/15/2021
don't get if you expect fast growing, but it is very pretty when it does
Large, lush leaves
@Ray ray
3 Plants
27 XP
Hassall Grove, New South Wales
04/29/2021
My rabbit loves eating the blooms
@Katie
24 Plants
440 XP
04/21/2021
Itโs cute, but some of the leaves browned quickly.
Browns easily
@@SFRG
33 Plants
5,035 XP
04/19/2021
I simply love her the minute I saw her. I love roses and always wanted to grow them. I found it at Safeway and it was the only one. I couldnโt put it down cuz I felt bad that it was all alone and most likely be thrown out or die in a home with no love. So I bought it!!! Itโs a perfect Motherโs Day gift to my mom....and to me. Cuz Iโll be raising it haha
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Survivor
@@canlose
2 Plants
71 XP
Tula, Tulskaya oblast'
04/11/2021
less sunlight and more waterโฃ๏ธ
Blooms easily
Survivor
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