Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, Shrubs
Aquatics
Origin
Canada, Eastern North America
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Baby Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Rosa carolina
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Carolina rose, pasture rose, low rose
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Carolina rose
Water Spinach
In German
Carolina stieg
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Rosa carolina
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Carolina se levantó
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Καρολίνα τριαντάφυλλο
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Carolina Rosa ou Pasture Rose
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Karolina róży
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Carolina resurrexit
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Carolina Rose and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Carolina Rose and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Carolina Rose and Water Spinach. Carolina Rose has thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Carolina Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Carolina Rose has allergic reactions like Rash and Water Spinach has allergic reactions like Rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Carolina Rose and Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carolina Rose and Water Spinach
Season and care of Carolina Rose and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Carolina Rose and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carolina Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carolina Rose is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carolina Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carolina Rose and Water Spinach Physical Information
Carolina Rose and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Carolina Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Carolina Rose and Water Spinach are as follows:
Carolina Rose flower color: Baby Pink
Carolina Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Carolina Rose and Water Spinach
Care of Carolina Rose and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carolina Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carolina Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.