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About Rhododendron and Satsuma

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit

Origin

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China, Japan

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
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Number of Varieties

7006
0 40000
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Habitat

moist forests
Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-88-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
10-8

Sunset Zone

21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm300.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

150.00 cm180.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red
White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan
Green, Orange, Orange 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
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Acicular

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium

In Summer

Consistently
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water
Average Water

Soil

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

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year

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, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, 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
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON
CITRUS unshiu

Common Name

Rhododendron
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin

In Hindi

rhododendron
satsuma

In German

Rhododendron
satsuma

In French

rhododendron
satsuma

In Spanish

rododendro
satsuma

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη
satsuma

In Portuguese

rododendro
satsuma

In Polish

rododendron
Satsuma

In Latin

Rhododendron
Satsuma

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales
Sapindales

Family

Ericaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Rhododendron
Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae
Citreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae
Citroideae

Number of Species

102416
1 27800
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Properties of Rhododendron and Satsuma

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

Season and Care of Rhododendron and Satsuma

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

Rhododendron and Satsuma Physical Information

Rhododendron and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Satsuma are as follows:

  • Rhododendron flower color: Red

  • Rhododendron leaf color: Green

  • Satsuma flower color: White

  • Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Rhododendron and Satsuma

Care of Rhododendron and Satsuma 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 Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.