Big Leaf Rhododendron
Also known as
Pacific Rhododendron, Pacific Rhododendron, Pacific rhododendron, California rosebay, California rhododendron, coast rhododendron and big leaf rhododendron
Taxonomy
Rhododendron macrophyllum
Rhododendron
Ericaceae
Ericales
How to care for Big Leaf Rhododendron
How often to water your Big Leaf Rhododendron
Big Leaf Rhododendron needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Pacific Rhododendron in your home
Big Leaf Rhododendron love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Big Leaf Rhododendron does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Big Leaf Rhododendron in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Big Leaf Rhododendron
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Big Leaf Rhododendron after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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can anyone tell me what could these brown spots on the edges of my pacific rhododendron's leaves be? (or at least i think it is a pacific rhododendron) i have kept it away from direct sunlight, 3,5m from the window.
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All flowers gone and appears to be struggling - H E L P #PinkAzaleaBonsai
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Browning and curling leaves on azaleas! My azaleas are having a super rough time this summer. I saw their leaves start to brown and curl, so I moved them into a little@more shaded area. I thought maybe the sun was beating them up too much. Then I noticed they were drying out faster between waterings so I started watering everything the soil was dry (3-4 days). But they look like they are still getting worse. Pleas help!
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My sweet friend visited me today and now I have a new plant. 💃🕺Happy Dance.. Happy Easter everyone! Hope you have had a great one.
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The flowers are turning yellow and drying . Not sure what is wrong #PinkAzalea
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Hi, I got this two months ago and I think I underwatered it. It’s got some new growth on one branch but the other leaves are droopy. Any advise? #PinkAzalea
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She keeps on dying on me ever since I got her #PinkAzaleaBonsai
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My Azalea is not doing well. Any suggestions? I planted one, and this one is doing better. #PinkAzalea
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Not sure what our plant needs... We just planted rhododendron in our garden. When purchased they had already bloomed. After two weeks in our garden the blooms wilted. Did we not water enough or possibly too much? #PontianRhododendron #HappyPlants
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Gm! I have a satsuki bonsai tree that says it does well outside but I’m a bit worried, should I bring her inside? But…she will not get enough light inside. Please help I can’t seem to get these plants right. Thanks new plant mom.
Care Summary for Big Leaf Rhododendron
Big Leaf Rhododendron
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.