Orange

Rhododendron

About Orange and Rhododendron

Orange

Rhododendron

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Castellana Joppa Mosambi Narinja Verna

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Number of Varieties

100700

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Habitat

Farms, Warmer regions

moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-8

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AHS Heat Zone

10-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange, Orange Red

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

Cosmetics, 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'

RHODODENDRON

Common Name

Orange

Rhododendron

In Hindi

नारंगी

rhododendron

In German

Orange

Rhododendron

In French

Orange

rhododendron

In Spanish

naranja

rododendro

In Greek

Πορτοκάλι

ροδοδάφνη

In Portuguese

laranja

rododendro

In Polish

Pomarańczowy

rododendron

In Latin

aurantiaco

Rhododendron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Ericales

Family

Rutaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Citrus

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Ericoideae

Number of Species

10001024

1 27800

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Properties of Orange and Rhododendron

Wondering what are the properties of Orange and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Orange and Rhododendron. Orange has thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Orange has allergic reactions like and Rhododendron has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Orange and Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Orange and Rhododendron

Season and care of Orange and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.

Orange and Rhododendron Physical Information

Orange and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Rhododendron are as follows:

Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green

Care of Orange and Rhododendron

Care of Orange and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange pruning is done 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 Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.