Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible dye
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
rhododendron
In German
Wunderblume
Rhododendron
In French
Belle-de-nuit
rhododendron
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
rododendro
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Maravilha
rododendro
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
rododendron
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Rhododendron
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Rhododendron season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Rhododendron Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Rhododendron are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Rhododendron
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.