Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Africa
Types
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Earlibrew, Honey King, Moonshine, Brilliance,Honey Chow
Habitat
gardens
Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cucumber beetles, Downy mildew, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
breathing problems, Cough, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Throat itching, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Seeds
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
Added to salads, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Rosa chinensis
CUCUMIS melo 'Honey I Dew'
Common Name
China Rose, Chinese rose
Honey I Dew Honeydew, Honeydew
In Hindi
चीनी गुलाब
खरबूज़ा [kharabooza]
In German
Rosa chinensis
Honigtau
In French
Rosier de Chine
Miellat
In Spanish
Rosa chinensis
Gotas de miel
In Greek
Rosa chinensis
πεπόνι μελιτώματος [pepóni melitómatos]
In Portuguese
chinese Rose
melão de Honeydew
In Polish
Chińska róża
melon spadzi
In Latin
Chinese rosa
honeydew
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Rose and Honeydew
Season and care of China Rose and Honeydew is important to know. While considering everything about China Rose and Honeydew Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Honeydew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Rose is Loam, Sand and for Honeydew is Loam while the PH of soil for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Honeydew is Neutral.
China Rose and Honeydew Physical Information
China Rose and Honeydew physical information is very important for comparison. China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Honeydew height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of China Rose and Honeydew are as follows:
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Honeydew flower color: Yellow
- Honeydew leaf color: Green
Care of China Rose and Honeydew
Care of China Rose and Honeydew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Honeydew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Honeydew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.