Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Hillside, Low Elevation
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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 blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS x tangelo
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Tangelo
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Tangelo
rhododendron
In German
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
Rhododendron
In French
Tangelo
rhododendron
In Spanish
Tangelo
rododendro
In Greek
Tangelo
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
rododendro
In Polish
Tangelo
rododendron
In Latin
Tangelo
Rhododendron
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Citrus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Tangelo and Rhododendron
Season and care of Tangelo and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Tangelo and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangelo is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Tangelo and Rhododendron Physical Information
Tangelo and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tangelo and Rhododendron are as follows:
Tangelo flower color: White
Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Tangelo and Rhododendron
Care of Tangelo and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.