Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
-
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
moist forests
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
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
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Rhododendron
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
rhododendron
ब्राह्मी
In German
Rhododendron
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
rhododendron
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
rododendro
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Brahmi
In Portuguese
rododendro
Brahmi
In Polish
rododendron
brahmi
In Latin
Rhododendron
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Ericaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Bacopa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Brahmi
Season and care of Rhododendron and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Brahmi Physical Information
Rhododendron and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Brahmi are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Brahmi
Care of Rhododendron and Brahmi 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 Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.