Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Not Available
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Stachelbeere
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
Grosella
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
Groselha
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
Agrest
In Latin
Prunus arborea
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ericaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.