Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
South Africa
Types
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Habitat
gardens
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, 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
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Rosa chinensis
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
China Rose, Chinese rose
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
चीनी गुलाब
Ice Plant
In German
Rosa chinensis
Eis-Anlage
In French
Rosier de Chine
Ice Plant
In Spanish
Rosa chinensis
Planta de hielo
In Greek
Rosa chinensis
Plant Ice
In Portuguese
chinese Rose
Planta de gelo
In Polish
Chińska róża
Ice roślin
In Latin
Chinese rosa
Ice plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Aizoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Rose and Ice Plant
Season and care of China Rose and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about China Rose and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Rose is Loam, Sand and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
China Rose and Ice Plant Physical Information
China Rose and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of China Rose and Ice Plant are as follows:
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of China Rose and Ice Plant
Care of China Rose and Ice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.