Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Bilimbi
rhododendron
In German
bilimbi
Rhododendron
In French
bilimbi
rhododendron
In Spanish
bilimbi
rododendro
In Greek
bilimbi
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
bilimbi
rododendro
In Polish
bilimbi
rododendron
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Ericales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Rhododendron
Season and care of Bilimbi and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Rhododendron season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Bilimbi and Rhododendron Physical Information
Bilimbi and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Rhododendron are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Rhododendron
Care of Bilimbi and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.