rosa damascena

Rose of Castile, Summer damask.

Care level

Medium

Known as the queen of essential oil roses, each flower contains an incredibly rich fragrance that takes 60,000 blooms to produce just one ounce of pure rose oil. The large, pink double flowers appear in intense flushes throughout the season, creating a spectacular display that's been cherished since ancient times for both beauty and perfume.

Care & maintenance

Light

Direct sunlight

Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.

Temperature

Wide range (-20°C - 35°C)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 60% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The rosa damascena can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

The best propagation method for this specie is Stem or tip cutting.
Alternatively, you can also try the following methods:
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