Rhododendron grow and care – shrub of the genus Rhododendron, Rhododendron perennial evergreen or deciduous used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, subtropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 3-10a.
Leaves color green in elliptic to ovate shape.
Flower color can be: orange, peach, red, blue, purple, yellow, white or multicolor in trumpet shape.
Acidic soil 4-6 ph, rich soil, moist soil, well-drained soil, mulch
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Winter / Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
After blooming
How to prune:
Just for design and dead flowers
Size of the plant:
0.2-3 m, 8-120 inches and can be higher
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full shade ( with a lot of light and not all species)
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Trumpet shape in color can be: orange, peach, red, blue, purple, yellow, white or multicolor
Scientific name:
Rhododendron
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