Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
-
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Habitat
moist forests
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, 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
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Rhododendron
Celery
In Hindi
rhododendron
अजवायन
In German
Rhododendron
Sellerie
In French
rhododendron
Céleri
In Spanish
rododendro
Apio
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
rododendro
Aipo
In Polish
rododendron
Seler
In Latin
Rhododendron
apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Celery
Season and care of Rhododendron and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Celery Physical Information
Rhododendron and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Celery are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Rhododendron and Celery
Care of Rhododendron and Celery 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 Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.