Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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India, Southeast Asia
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
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Habitat
Forests
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Azalea
Tabernaemontana
In German
Azalee
Tabernaemontana
In French
azalée
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
azalea
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
αζάλεα
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Azalea
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
azalia
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Azalea
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Ericaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Azalea and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Azalea and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Azalea and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Azalea and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Crape Jasmine
Care of Azalea and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.