Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus acidus
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
ताहितियन आमला
Rosa arkansana
In German
Tahitian Stachelbeere
Rosa arkansana
In French
Tahitian Gooseberry
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Tahitian grosella espinosa
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Tahitian Gooseberry
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Tahitian agrest
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Tahitian Gooseberry
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Tahitian Gooseberry and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Tahitian Gooseberry and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Tahitian Gooseberry and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Tahitian Gooseberry and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tahitian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.