Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Tropical regions
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Raintree
rhododendron
In German
raintree
Rhododendron
In French
raintree
rhododendron
In Spanish
raintree
rododendro
In Greek
Raintree
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Raintree
rododendro
In Polish
Raintree
rododendron
In Latin
Raintree
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Rhododendron
Season and care of Raintree and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Rhododendron season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Raintree and Rhododendron Physical Information
Raintree and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Rhododendron are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Rhododendron
Care of Raintree and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.