Sunlight for গোলাপ?

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 গোলাপ?

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

Soil for গোলাপ?

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 গোলাপ?

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 গোলাপ 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.

দিনের গাছ

Rosa × damascena

গোলাপShrub

Rosa × damascena is the deeply fragrant cabbage-like rose at the heart of attar and rose-water production; a hybrid shrub of ancient origin grown commercially across Bulgaria, Iran, Turkey, and the Indian Kannauj belt.

FamilyRosaceae

GenusRosa

NativeMiddle East

LifespanPerennial; productive 8–12 years before requiring replacement

Choose a Propagation Method

Stem Cuttings

Best

Most common and successful method.

Air Layering

Reliable

Great for woody branches.

Seeds

Slow

Less common and may not produce identical plants.

Stem Cuttings Step-by-Step

Take cutting

Select a healthy semi-woody stem.

Prepare cutting

Remove lower leaves and trim below a node.

Apply hormone

Dip the cut end in rooting hormone.

Plant cutting

Place in a well-draining potting mix.

Provide humidity

Cover loosely with a plastic bag.

Roots develop

Roots form in 4-6 weeks.

TipObserve your plant regularly and adjust care according to your local climate and conditions.