Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruits, Tree
Origin
-
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Forests
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Linear
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Azalea
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Azalee
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
azalée
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
azalea
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
αζάλεα
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Azalea
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
azalia
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Azalea and Bael
Season and care of Azalea and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Bael is Neutral.
Azalea and Bael Physical Information
Azalea and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Bael are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Bael
Care of Azalea and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.