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Pontian rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum) Care Guide

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

Pontian rhododendron

📷 Stephen James McWilliam · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

⚠️ Pontian rhododendron is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0-5.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~2.4 m (8.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Bulgaria, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Portugal, Spain, Transcaucasus.

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