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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.
📷 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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