Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin
India
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Red
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
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
Poorly 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 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
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 in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Rhododendron
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
rhododendron
Water Spinach
In German
Rhododendron
Wasser-Spinat
In French
rhododendron
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
rododendro
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
rododendro
Espinafre de água
In Polish
rododendron
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Rhododendron
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Water Spinach
Season and care of Rhododendron and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Water Spinach Physical Information
Rhododendron and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Water Spinach are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron and Water Spinach
Care of Rhododendron and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.