Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Succulent
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southern Africa
Types
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
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
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa chinensis
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
China Rose, Chinese rose
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
चीनी गुलाब
Elephant Bush
In German
Rosa chinensis
Elephant Bush
In French
Rosier de Chine
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Rosa chinensis
elefante Bush
In Greek
Rosa chinensis
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
chinese Rose
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Chińska róża
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Chinese rosa
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Portulacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Rose and Elephant Bush
Season and care of China Rose and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about China Rose and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Rose is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Rose and Elephant Bush Physical Information
China Rose and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of China Rose and Elephant Bush are as follows:
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of China Rose and Elephant Bush
Care of China Rose and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.