Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
California, Caribbean, Mexico
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, Foot Hills, Woodlands
  
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not available
  
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Variety of colors
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Rash
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Rosa californica
  
Pachycereus pringlei
  
Common Name
California wildrose, California rose
  
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
  
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गुलाब
  
Cardon
  
In German
Kalifornische Hecken-Rose
  
Cardon
  
In French
Le rosier de Californie
  
Cardon
  
In Spanish
Rosa californica
  
Cardon
  
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια αυξήθηκε
  
Cardon
  
In Portuguese
California aumentou
  
Cardon
  
In Polish
California róży
  
Cardon
  
In Latin
California resurrexit
  
Cardon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Pachycereus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Pachycereeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of California Rose and Cardon
Season and care of California Rose and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about California Rose and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cardon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for California Rose is Loam, Sand and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for California Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardon is Not Available.
California Rose and Cardon Physical Information
California Rose and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. California Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of California Rose and Cardon are as follows:
California Rose flower color: Variety of colors
California Rose leaf color: Gray and Gray Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of California Rose and Cardon
Care of California Rose and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer California Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.