Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Habitat
Forests
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Bees, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
Azalea
Water Celery
In German
Azalee
Wasser Sellerie
In French
azalée
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
azalea
El apio agua
In Greek
αζάλεα
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
Azalea
Aipo água
In Polish
azalia
Seler Woda
In Latin
Azalea
Aqua Apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Oenanthe
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Oenantheae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Azalea and Water Celery
Season and care of Azalea and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Azalea and Water Celery Physical Information
Azalea and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Water Celery are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Water Celery
Care of Azalea and Water Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.