Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
not available
Habitat
moist forests
canals, Lakes, marshes, Ponds, sloughs, sluggish streams and rivers, springs
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Consistently
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Aphids, Beetles, China Mark Moth, Leaf Rollers, Leeches, Lily Leaf Spot, Mosquito, Muck Midge, Ostracods, Snails, Spider mites, Tadpoles, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Ethnobotanic, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Demulcent, Hypotensive, Sedative, Vasoconstrictor
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
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
NUPHAR lutea
Common Name
Rhododendron
Common Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily
In Hindi
rhododendron
पीला तालाब लिली
In German
Rhododendron
Gelbe Teichrose
In French
rhododendron
Jaune nénuphar
In Spanish
rododendro
Lirio amarillo estanque
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Κίτρινο λίμνη κρίνος
In Portuguese
rododendro
Lagoa do lírio amarelo
In Polish
rododendron
Żółty staw lilii
In Latin
Rhododendron
Yellow piscinam lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Nymphaeales
Family
Ericaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Nuphar
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Yellow Pond Lily
Season and care of Rhododendron and Yellow Pond Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Yellow Pond Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Pond Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Pond Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Yellow Pond Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Yellow Pond Lily Physical Information
Rhododendron and Yellow Pond Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yellow Pond Lily height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rhododendron and Yellow Pond Lily are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Yellow Pond Lily flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Pond Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Yellow Pond Lily
Care of Rhododendron and Yellow Pond Lily 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 Yellow Pond Lily pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Pond Lily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.