Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
All year
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
PROTEA
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
Protea plant
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Protea Pflanze
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
usine de Protea
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
planta de protea
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
φυτό Protea
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
planta Protea
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
Protea roślin
In Latin
Prunus arborea
Protea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Proteaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Protea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Proteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Proteoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhododendron Arboreum and Protea
Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron Arboreum and Protea? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron Arboreum and Protea. Rhododendron Arboreum doesn't have thorns and Protea doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron Arboreum does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron Arboreum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Protea has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Arboreum and Protea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Protea
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Protea is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Protea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Protea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Protea is Clay while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Protea is Acidic.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Protea Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Protea physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Protea are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Protea flower color: Not Available
- Protea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Protea
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Protea 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 Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.