Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Fruit Trees
Habitat
Forests
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Paradise Plum
In German
Azalee
coco Plum
In French
azalée
Coco Plum
In Spanish
azalea
Coco Plum
In Greek
αζάλεα
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Azalea
Coco Plum
In Polish
azalia
coco plum
In Latin
Azalea
coco plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ericaceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Azalea and Coco Plum
Season and care of Azalea and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Azalea and Coco Plum Physical Information
Azalea and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Coco Plum are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Coco Plum
Care of Azalea and Coco Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.