rhododendron
kaempferi
kaempferi
Care level
Medium
This Japanese beauty puts on a spectacular spring show with clusters of bright orange-red flowers that seem to set the garden ablaze. Unlike many of its cousins, it's remarkably heat tolerant and drops its leaves each winter, making it a perfect choice for gardeners in warmer regions.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (-4°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Acid-loving plant mix: An acidic, moisture-retentive mix with good drainage.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Large
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The rhododendron kaempferi can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.