Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Forests, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Ants, Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Cancer, Schistosomiasis, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Flowers, Latex
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
EUPHORBIA milii
Common Name
Dog Rose
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
Crown-of-Thorns
In German
Heckenrose
Dornenkrone
In French
Dog Rose
Couronne d'épines
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
Corona de espinas
In Greek
Dog Rose
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
Crown -de- espinhos
In Polish
Dzika róża
Korona cierniowa
In Latin
cynorrhodon
Coronam de spinis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dog Rose and Crown-of-Thorns
Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Crown-of-Thorns? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Crown-of-Thorns. Dog Rose has thorns and Crown-of-Thorns doesn't have thorns. Also Dog Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Dog Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Crown-of-Thorns has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dog Rose and Crown-of-Thorns and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dog Rose and Crown-of-Thorns
Season and care of Dog Rose and Crown-of-Thorns is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Crown-of-Thorns Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Crown-of-Thorns season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral.
Dog Rose and Crown-of-Thorns Physical Information
Dog Rose and Crown-of-Thorns physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Crown-of-Thorns are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
- Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: Green
Care of Dog Rose and Crown-of-Thorns
Care of Dog Rose and Crown-of-Thorns include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crown-of-Thorns pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crown-of-Thorns needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.