Sunlight for ரோஜா?

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 ரோஜா?

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

Soil for ரோஜா?

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 ரோஜா?

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 ரோஜா 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.

இன்றைய தாவரம்

Rosa × damascena

ரோஜாShrub

தமாஸ்கஸ் ரோஜா மிகவும் வாசனை மிக்க பல வருட புதர்ச்செடி; இதன் இதழ்களிலிருந்து ரோஜா நீர், குல்கந்த், மற்றும் அத்தர் தயாரிக்கப்படுகிறது.

FamilyRosaceae

GenusRosa

NativeMiddle East

LifespanPerennial; productive 8–12 years before requiring replacement

Benefits data not available

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Dataset Summary

It takes around four tonnes of damask rose petals to distil a single kilogram of pure rose oil 🌹 — making it one of the most labour-intensive perfume ingredients in the world.

Did You Know?

It takes around four tonnes of damask rose petals to distil a single kilogram of pure rose oil 🌹 — making it one of the most labour-intensive perfume ingredients in the world.