Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
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
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Rhododendron
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
rhododendron
चीकू
In German
Rhododendron
Breiapfelbaum
In French
rhododendron
Sapotillier
In Spanish
rododendro
chicle
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
sapodilla
In Portuguese
rododendro
sapodilla
In Polish
rododendron
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Rhododendron
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Sapodilla
Season and care of Rhododendron and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Rhododendron and Sapodilla Physical Information
Rhododendron and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Sapodilla are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Sapodilla
Care of Rhododendron and Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.