How to grow and care for Rhododendron indicum (L.) Sweet
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Rhododendron indicum (L.) Sweet, Tsutsusi azalea
Rhododendron indicum (L.) Sweet 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
10C° ~25C°
Every 10 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Ericaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant mostly grew in temperate regions, as well as polar areas or tropical highlands.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and radially symmetrical.
🎋 Stem
Most are shrubs, but some species are small trees.
🪴 Root&Soil
They are generally tolerant of acidic soil, allowing them to grow without issues in such conditions.
water
How to water Rhododendron indicum (L.) Sweet
How often should I water?
check Rhododendron indicum (L.) Sweet Every 10 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Rhododendron indicum (L.) Sweet need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Rhododendron indicum (L.) Sweet likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
10~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Rhododendron indicum (L.) Sweet at home, make sure the temperature is 10~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Rhododendron indicum (L.) Sweet prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Rhododendron indicum (L.) Sweet is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Ericaceae, Genus: Rhododendron, Species: Rhododendron indicum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Species | Rhododendron indicum |
Is Rhododendron indicum (L.) Sweet toxic?
Rhododendron indicum (L.) Sweet is dangerous to Dog, Cat, Hamster, Dog
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Hamster
Dog
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