Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
Celosia
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
Celosia
लाल बुरांश
In German
Celosia
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
Celosia
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
Celosia
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
Celosia
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
Celosia
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
celosia
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
Celosia
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Celosia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Celosia and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Celosia and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Celosia and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Celosia and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Celosia and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Celosia and Rhododendron Arboreum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.