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