Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
moist forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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In Summer
Consistently
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Rhododendron
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
rhododendron
Hydrangea
In German
Rhododendron
Hortensie
In French
rhododendron
Hortensia
In Spanish
rododendro
Hortensia
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
rododendro
Hortênsia
In Polish
rododendron
Hortensja
In Latin
Rhododendron
Hibiscus
Family
Ericaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Ubi
Season and care of Rhododendron and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Ubi Physical Information
Rhododendron and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Ubi are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron and Ubi
Care of Rhododendron and Ubi 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 Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.