Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
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Types
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Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
Azalea
In German
Tabernaemontana
Azalee
In French
Tabernaemontana
azalée
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
azalea
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Azalea
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
azalia
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Apocynaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Azalea
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Azalea is Acidic.
Crape Jasmine and Azalea Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Crape Jasmine and Azalea
Care of Crape Jasmine and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.