Sunlight for 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 गुलाब?

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

Soil for 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 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 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.

आजची वनस्पती

Rosa × damascena

गुलाबShrub

देसी गुलाब हे बहुवार्षिक सुगंधी झुडूप असून त्याच्या पाकळ्यांपासून गुलाब जल, गुलकंद आणि अत्तर तयार केले जाते; भारतात कनोज हे त्याचे प्रमुख व्यापार केंद्र आहे.

FamilyRosaceae

GenusRosa

NativeMiddle East

LifespanPerennial; productive 8–12 years before requiring replacement

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