Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
moist forests
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged 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
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, 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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Rhododendron
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
rhododendron
Cordia subcordata
In German
Rhododendron
Cordia subcordata
In French
rhododendron
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
rododendro
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
rododendro
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
rododendron
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Rhododendron
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Cordia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Kou
Season and care of Rhododendron and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Kou Physical Information
Rhododendron and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Kou are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron and Kou
Care of Rhododendron and Kou 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 Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.