General Information
Common Name Azalea
Family Ericaceae
Genus Rhododendron
Species spp.
Cultivar
Origin South East United States
Category Flowering Pot Plant
Common Uses Color Or Accent
Plant in Photo
Container Size 08 in
Plant Height (photo) 20-24 in
Width 18-24in
Form Bush
Image Name
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General Description
Leaf Color Dark Green
Texture Fine
Flower Color Many Colors
General Heights Short
Availability
Container Sizes 06 in-10 in
Heights 12 in-18 in
Common or Rare Common
Forms Single, Multi
Care Basics
Water Use Medium
Humidity Requirements Medium
Light Level High Light Required
Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures 50 F
Optimum Temperature 65 F
Minimum Light 250 Foot Candles
Optimum Light 350 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study Formaldehyde
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem Mites,Thrips
Most Common Disease Problem Root Rots
Special Requirements or Needs Often shows iron deficiency
Poisonous None