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Desert rose (Rosa stellata) Care Guide
Care guide for Desert rose: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Martin Purdy · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Desert rose is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (45-65%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~1.8 m (6.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas.
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