Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Brazil
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available, White
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
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Requires very little pruning
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, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
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
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Rhododendron
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
rhododendron
gold medallion tree
In German
Rhododendron
gold medallion tree
In French
rhododendron
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
rododendro
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
rododendro
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
rododendron
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
Rhododendron
aureus arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Cassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhododendron and Cassia Leptophylla
Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Cassia Leptophylla? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Cassia Leptophylla. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Rhododendron and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Rhododendron and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Rhododendron and Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.