Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
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World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
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Habitat
moist forests
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-12
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
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
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Rhododendron
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
rhododendron
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Rhododendron
Laub- Cattail
In French
rhododendron
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
rododendro
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
rododendro
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
rododendron
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Rhododendron
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Rhododendron and Broadleaf Cattail 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 Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.