Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit, Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Rhododendron
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
rhododendron
आमला
In German
Rhododendron
Stachelbeere
In French
rhododendron
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
rododendro
Grosella
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
rododendro
Groselha
In Polish
rododendron
Agrest
In Latin
Rhododendron
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ericaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Rhododendron and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Rhododendron and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Rhododendron and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Rhododendron and Indian Gooseberry 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 Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.