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Rhodora (Rhododendron canadense) Care Guide

Care guide for Rhodora: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Rhodora

📷 Doug Suitor · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

⚠️ Rhodora is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.

Care at a glance

LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.0-5.3).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~5.5 m (18.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Connecticut, Labrador, Maine, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.