Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruits, Trees
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Rich
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Dog Rose
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
कबिट
In German
Heckenrose
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Dog Rose
Kawista
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
Kawista
In Greek
Dog Rose
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
Limonia
In Polish
Dzika róża
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
cynorrhodon
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Properties of Dog Rose and Wood Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Wood Apple? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Wood Apple. Dog Rose has thorns and Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dog Rose and Wood Apple
Season and care of Dog Rose and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Wood Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Dog Rose and Wood Apple Physical Information
Dog Rose and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Wood Apple are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Dog Rose and Wood Apple
Care of Dog Rose and Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.