Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Central America, Northern America
North Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa woodsii
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Woods Rose
Saharan myrtle
In German
Woods Rose
Saharan myrtle
In French
Woods Rose
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Woods Rose
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Woods Rose
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Woods Rose
murta Saharan
In Polish
Woods Rose
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Woods Rose
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Woods Rose and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Woods Rose and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Woods Rose and Saharan Myrtle. Woods Rose has thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Woods Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Woods Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Saharan Myrtle 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 Woods Rose and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Woods Rose and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Woods Rose and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Woods Rose and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Woods Rose season is Spring and Summer and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Woods Rose is Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Woods Rose and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Woods Rose and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Woods Rose and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Woods Rose and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Woods Rose and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.