Rhododendron

Carissa

About Rhododendron and Carissa

Rhododendron

Carissa

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

Southern Africa

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas

Number of Varieties

70020

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Habitat

moist forests

Coastal Regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

21,22

H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Light Red

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Elliptic and Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Fruits

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

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

CARISSA macrocarpa

Common Name

Rhododendron

Carissia

In Hindi

rhododendron

Carissa

In German

Rhododendron

carissa

In French

rhododendron

carissa

In Spanish

rododendro

carissa

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

carissa

In Portuguese

rododendro

carissa

In Polish

rododendron

carissa

In Latin

Rhododendron

carissa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Gentianales

Family

Ericaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Carissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Carisseae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

1024100

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Carissa

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

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Carissa

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

Rhododendron and Carissa Physical Information

Rhododendron and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Carissa are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Rhododendron and Carissa

Care of Rhododendron and Carissa 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 Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.