Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Consistently
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune after flowering
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 spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
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 a dye
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
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Rhododendron
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
rhododendron
Silver Wattle
In German
Rhododendron
Silver Wattle
In French
rhododendron
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
rododendro
acacia amarilla
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
rododendro
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
rododendron
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Rhododendron
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Acacia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhododendron and Silver Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Silver Wattle? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Silver Wattle. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Silver Wattle 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 Silver Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Rhododendron and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Rhododendron and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Rhododendron and Silver Wattle
Care of Rhododendron and Silver Wattle 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 Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.