Sunlight for देसी गुलाब?

Full sun. Requires 6+ hours of direct sun for flower bud differentiation and oil yield. Shade-grown plants flower sparsely and produce thin, low-quality oil.

Water for देसी गुलाब?

Moderate, regular. Deep weekly irrigation through the growing season; avoid overhead watering which promotes black spot. Reduce after flowering.

Soil for देसी गुलाब?

Loamy, well-drained. Deep loam pH 6.0–7.0 with high organic matter performs best. Heavy clay leads to root rot; sandy soils require constant feeding.

Temperature for देसी गुलाब?

15–28 °C optimal. Hardy to −15 °C dormant; needs cool winter (chill hours) for reliable flowering. Best fragrance from cool nights and warm days.

What is देसी गुलाब used for medicinally?

Rose water (gulab jal) used in Unani and Ayurvedic medicine for skin and eye complaints; Petal jam (gulkand) traditionally taken as a coolant and mild laxative; Rose hip (fruit) high in vitamin C, used in herbal teas

What does the scientific name Rosa × damascena mean?

Rosa: Latin name for the rose, possibly via Greek RHODON, ultimately of pre-Greek Mediterranean origin. damascena: Means 'of Damascus', from medieval European belief that the hybrid was introduced from the Syrian city by Crusaders.

आज का पौधा

Rosa × damascena

देसी गुलाबShrub

देसी गुलाब अत्यंत सुगंधित बहुवर्षीय झाड़ी है; इसके फूलों से गुलाब जल, गुलकंद, और इत्र बनाया जाता है, और कन्नौज इत्र-उद्योग का यह आधार है।

FamilyRosaceae

GenusRosa

NativeMiddle East

LifespanPerennial; productive 8–12 years before requiring replacement

Sunlight

IdealFull sun

Temperature

Ideal15–28 °C optimal

Watering

CareModerate, regular

Soil

SoilLoamy, well-drained

Best Growing Environment

Native to Middle East, Anatolia, Caucasus.

Seasonal Care

How to care for your Hibiscus throughout the year.

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