Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
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
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
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
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa chinensis
Citrus limetta
Common Name
China Rose, Chinese rose
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
चीनी गुलाब
मौसम्बी
In German
Rosa chinensis
süße Limone
In French
Rosier de Chine
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Rosa chinensis
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Rosa chinensis
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
chinese Rose
doce de limão
In Polish
Chińska róża
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Chinese rosa
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of China Rose and Sweet Lime
Season and care of China Rose and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about China Rose and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Rose is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
China Rose and Sweet Lime Physical Information
China Rose and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of China Rose and Sweet Lime are as follows:
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of China Rose and Sweet Lime
Care of China Rose and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.