Rhododendron

Candlenut

About Rhododendron and Candlenut

Rhododendron

Candlenut

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Number of Varieties

700-

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Habitat

moist forests

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

21,22

H2, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm1,370.00 cm

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm1,520.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

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

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

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

constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Seeds

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

Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

ALEURITES moluccanus

Common Name

Rhododendron

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

In Hindi

rhododendron

candlenut पेड़

In German

Rhododendron

Candlenut Baum

In French

rhododendron

arbre Candlenut

In Spanish

rododendro

árbol candlenut

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

candlenut δέντρο

In Portuguese

rododendro

candlenut árvore

In Polish

rododendron

Tung Molukański drzewo

In Latin

Rhododendron

Candlenut ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Ericales

Malpighiales

Family

Ericaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Aleurites

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Aleuritideae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

1024600

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Candlenut

Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Candlenut. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Candlenut has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Rhododendron and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Candlenut

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

Rhododendron and Candlenut Physical Information

Rhododendron and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Candlenut are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray

Care of Rhododendron and Candlenut

Care of Rhododendron and Candlenut 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 Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.