Rhododendron

Kale

About Rhododendron and Kale

Rhododendron

Kale

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Vegetable

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Number of Varieties

70010

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Habitat

moist forests

gardens, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-82-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Drought

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

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Allergy

Asthma

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

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

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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, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)

Common Name

Rhododendron

Kale

In Hindi

rhododendron

गोभी

In German

Rhododendron

Grünkohl

In French

rhododendron

Chou frisé

In Spanish

rododendro

Col rizada

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

Λάχανο

In Portuguese

rododendro

Couve

In Polish

rododendron

Kapusta włoska

In Latin

Rhododendron

kale

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Brassicales

Family

Ericaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

1024150

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Kale

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

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Kale

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

Rhododendron and Kale Physical Information

Rhododendron and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Kale are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Rhododendron and Kale

Care of Rhododendron and Kale 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 Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.