Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Africa
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SESAMUM indicum
Rosa chinensis
Common Name
Sesame
China Rose, Chinese rose
In German
Sesam
Rosa chinensis
In French
Sésame
Rosier de Chine
In Spanish
Sésamo
Rosa chinensis
In Greek
Σουσάμι
Rosa chinensis
In Portuguese
Sésamo
chinese Rose
In Polish
Sezam
Chińska róża
In Latin
Sesamae
Chinese rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pedaliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asternae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sesame and China Rose
Wondering what are the properties of Sesame and China Rose? We provide you with everything About Sesame and China Rose. Sesame doesn't have thorns and China Rose doesn't have thorns. Also Sesame does not have fragrant flowers. Sesame has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea and China Rose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea. 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 Sesame and China Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sesame and China Rose
Season and care of Sesame and China Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Sesame and China Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sesame season is Summer and China Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Sesame is Loam, Sand and for China Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sesame is Neutral and for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sesame and China Rose Physical Information
Sesame and China Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sesame and China Rose are as follows:
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Sesame leaf color: Not Available
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sesame and China Rose
Care of Sesame and China Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sesame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.