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Chinese Rose Plant Care
Rosa cymosa Schleich. ex Cr‚p.
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Rosa cymosa is a unique plant known for its delicate, fern-like leaves that add an elegant touch to any garden. Originating from the Mediterranean region, it thrives in sunny, well-drained areas and is popular among plant enthusiasts for its graceful growth habit.
Every 4–7 days
Bright indirect
60–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Chinese Rose?
Water Chinese Rose every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Chinese Rose Native To?
What Is the Chinese Rose?
Chinese Rose (Rosa cymosa) belongs to the Rosaceae family within the Rosa genus. Chinese Rose is native to China.
Chinese Rose displays a climbing, vining growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Chinese Rose produces none.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chinese Rose?
Rosa cymosa requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Chinese Rose Need?
Chinese Rose thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Chinese Rose in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chinese Rose Prefer?
Rosa cymosa grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Chinese Rose prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chinese Rose?
Well-draining mix with perlite and peat. Good drainage is essential for Chinese Rose to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chinese Rose?
Feed Chinese Rose every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Chinese Rose?
Repot Rosa cymosa every 1-2 years in the spring to refresh the soil and provide room for growth.. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Chinese Rose?
Chinese Rose can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to rose bush plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Chinese Rose Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Chinese Rose, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Chinese Rose?
Chinese Rose is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Chinese Rose Need?
Chinese Rose grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Chinese Rose is native to China.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Chinese Rose is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Rosa genus — compare its care with other Rosa species on PlantoScan.
Rosa is part of the Rosaceae plant family — browse all Rosaceae genera and species.
Chinese Rose thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Rosa Species
Other Rosa species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Rosa cymosa Schleich. ex Cr‚p., family Rosaceae (first published in ; 1897 37 1897) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Chinese Rose, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Cheng-Tao Lin, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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