Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open forests
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Consistently
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
rhododendron
In German
Silver Wattle
Rhododendron
In French
Mimosa d'été
rhododendron
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
rododendro
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
rododendro
In Polish
Silver Wattle
rododendron
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Acacia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silver Wattle and Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and Rhododendron. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rhododendron 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 Silver Wattle and Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Rhododendron
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Rhododendron season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Silver Wattle and Rhododendron Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Rhododendron are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Rhododendron
Care of Silver Wattle and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.