Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Aquatics
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Farmland
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
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Dog Rose
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
Water Spinach
In German
Heckenrose
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Dog Rose
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Dog Rose
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Dzika róża
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
cynorrhodon
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dog Rose and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Water Spinach. Dog Rose has thorns and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dog Rose and Water Spinach
Season and care of Dog Rose and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Water Spinach season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dog Rose and Water Spinach Physical Information
Dog Rose and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Water Spinach are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Dog Rose and Water Spinach
Care of Dog Rose and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.