Rhododendron loboense
Rhododendron loboense
- Native to:
- Philippines
GBIF: Plants and Lichens of the Southern Philippines Survey; Peter W. Fritsch, Victor B. Amoroso, Fulgent P. Coritico, Daniel L. Nickrent, Melanie M. Guiang, Joie D. Lagumbay, Jeffrey P. Mancera, Noel E. Lagumbay, Mescel S. Acola, Yvonne L. Cariño, Noe P.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Rhododendron
- Species:
- Rhododendron loboense
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 2–3 months; surface sow on moist peat and keep cool.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Requires light or the seed is very fine. Surface sow and expose to light. * sprinkle seed on 10 cm damp sphagnum moss; cover with clear plastic pop bottle cut in half; transplant seedling to acidic mix in shade outdoors when 5 cm high; protect from rodents and give protection in cold frame first winter