Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Summer Damasks, Autumn Damasks
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Habitat
gardens
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Rosa × damascena
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Damask rose, rose of castile
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
जामदानी गुलाब
jumping cholla
In German
Damaszener-Rosen
jumping cholla
In French
Le rosier de Damas
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Rosa de Damasco, Rosa de Castilla
jumping cholla
In Greek
δαμασκηνό τριαντάφυλλο
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
rosa damascena
jumping cholla
In Polish
Róża damasceńska
jumping cholla
In Latin
surrexit Damascum
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Rosa
Cylindropuntia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots