Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruits, Tree
Origin
-
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
moist forests
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
-
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
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 Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Rhododendron
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
rhododendron
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Rhododendron
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
rhododendron
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
rododendro
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
rododendro
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
rododendron
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Rhododendron
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Bael
Season and care of Rhododendron and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Bael is Neutral.
Rhododendron and Bael Physical Information
Rhododendron and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Bael are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Rhododendron and Bael
Care of Rhododendron and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.