Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
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
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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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
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
LYCOPERSICON esculentum
Common Name
Rhododendron
Tomato, Wolf Peach
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
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Rhododendron and Wolf Peach
Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Wolf Peach? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Wolf Peach. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Wolf Peach doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Wolf Peach 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 Wolf Peach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Wolf Peach
Season and care of Rhododendron and Wolf Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Wolf Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wolf Peach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Wolf Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Wolf Peach is Neutral.
Rhododendron and Wolf Peach Physical Information
Rhododendron and Wolf Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Wolf Peach height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Wolf Peach are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Wolf Peach flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Dark Red
- Wolf Peach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Wolf Peach
Care of Rhododendron and Wolf Peach 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 Wolf Peach 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 Wolf Peach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.