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Blooms easily
Fast grower
Also known as
Bengal Rose, Bengal Crimson and Bengal Beauty
Taxonomy
Rosa chinensis
Rosa
Rosaceae
Rosales
How to care for China Rose
How often to water your China Rose
China Rose needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for China Rose in your home
China Rose love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
China Rose does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of China Rose in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize China Rose
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your China Rose after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Hey guys! I just got a new china rose named Zoey. It’s my first china rose so I don’t know what to do with the watering schedule. If someone could help me,that would be greatly appreciated.
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I’ve been trying to save this poor guy for about a week now, they were on sale at work and I bought one for my mom and myself and then they were in my house for about a week and they started to droop, I rushed hers over to her because she’s got a much greener thumb than I but we’re both still having no luck reviving the little things. I’ve tried pruning, green tea bags, changing locations, tomorrow I’m going to attempt to repot and add vermiculite to the soil because it seems to be retaining moisture really badly. Hopefully no root rot but I suspect that’s what’s going on here #
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What am I doing wrong? #ChinaRose I got this plant as a gift from my girlfriend, who thought it was an easy one to take care of. Turns out, it’s extremely difficult and needy. LolI’ve been trying my best to figure out where I’m getting it wrong. It’s by a south facing window and it does bloom a flower every now and then. But the leaves are always yellowing and sometimes the flower blooms already with brown edges. It’s on a glazed clay pot with no drainage, and I water it almost daily (it’s summer here). I’m very inexperienced with plants and just trying my best. Thank you so much.
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China Rose My China rosebush from Trader Joe’s, was off to a great start for a few weeks. I think the heat wave really did the damage. Any suggestions on bringing my poor Stella back to life?
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Is it too late to save my rose? #ChinaRoseI think it has cankers now. Idk what to do. Should I cut off the affected area or dispose of the plant? How can I save it?
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Why do all my mini roses die??? When I bring them home they are flourishing and with in a couple weeks they drop all their leaves and die. Help! 😫
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I got my first #Maranta #PrayerPlant at the grocery store a couple weeks ago, and she’s already twice the size! I was a little bit nervous because I’ve heard they’re persnickety, but she’s been a dream so far! Last night while grocery shopping, they had #PolkaDotBegonia! I couldn’t pass it up; it was a wishlist plant and cheap! Letting her acclimate to her new home. And just wanted to share some updated pics of some of my orange flowers outside! Princess Peach’s bloom opened and it’s gawgeous, my calendula is steadily blooming and I think she’s more than ready to be planted in the flower bed, and the wallflowers are wallflowering 🧡🧡🧡 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #OutdoorGrowing #OutsidePlants #Begonia #BegoniaBunch #PlantTherapy #babevila
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Yellow leaves?I just repotted this rose to this plastic pot and it’s been a 4 days and now a few of the leaves are turning yellow. I watered it before repotting it and am scheduled to water it tomorrow. (But it rained yesterday) #ChinaRose
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Hello! I recently moved homes and love the new landscaping at my house. I’m unsure if I should trim the dead branches or leave them be. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! 😊 #ChinaRose
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My roses have holes in the leaves #ChinaRose
Browse #ChinaRose
China Rose can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
China Rose prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
China Rose requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
China Rose is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.
China Rose doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
China Rose does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
China Rose should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
China Rose is native to Asia, Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa.
Yes, you may see your China Rose bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
China Rose will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
USDA Hardiness Zone
China Rose can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
China Rose can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:
- Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
- To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.
Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.
Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in China Rose, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.
Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for China Rose
China Rose
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Blooms easily 10
Fast grower 9
Survivor 8
Easy to propagate 4
Browns easily 4
Large, lush leaves 3
@@MarieD20
6 Plants
709 XP
Clifton Forge, VA
09/07/2021
I planted this one got it last year it has grown so much sence last year easy to take care of
@@JenniferSheler
10 Plants
140 XP
Albany, GA
08/08/2021
Beautiful blooms
Fast grower
Blooms easily
Survivor
@Fel
1 Plants
30 XP
Moncton, New Brunswick
06/22/2021
Dies fast
Browns easily
@Sadie
3 Plants
76 XP
Markham, Ontario
05/24/2021
I should have given it a lot more sunlight.
The leaves dry easily and breaks off.
It is quite beautiful
@Ashley
9 Plants
250 XP
05/15/2021
I bought mine with 3 flowers already blossomed and I now have 5 with 2 more on the way! I’ve had them for maybe a week and they’re doing lovely!
Fast grower
Blooms easily
@@froggiesocks
6 Plants
441 XP
05/15/2021
don't get if you expect fast growing, but it is very pretty when it does
Large, lush leaves
@Ray ray
3 Plants
27 XP
Hassall Grove, New South Wales
04/29/2021
My rabbit loves eating the blooms
@Katie
24 Plants
440 XP
04/21/2021
It’s cute, but some of the leaves browned quickly.
Browns easily
@@SFRG
32 Plants
5,150 XP
04/19/2021
I simply love her the minute I saw her. I love roses and always wanted to grow them. I found it at Safeway and it was the only one. I couldn’t put it down cuz I felt bad that it was all alone and most likely be thrown out or die in a home with no love. So I bought it!!! It’s a perfect Mother’s Day gift to my mom....and to me. Cuz I’ll be raising it haha
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Survivor
@@canlose
2 Plants
71 XP
Tula, Tulskaya oblast'
04/11/2021
less sunlight and more water❣️
Blooms easily
Survivor