Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Bambusoideae
Habitat
moist forests
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
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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
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Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem, Tree trunks
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
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Rhododendron
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
rhododendron
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Rhododendron
Hedge Bambus
In French
rhododendron
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
rododendro
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
rododendro
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
rododendron
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Rhododendron
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Rhododendron
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Rhododendron and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Rhododendron and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Rhododendron and Hedge Bamboo 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 Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.