[5][6] Soils in which Rhododendron periclymenoides grows best are typically acidic, rich in humus and retains moisture but should still have some drainage.

[6] Common ecosystems in which this plant can be found are oak-hickory, oak-pine- spruce-fir, maple-beech-birch and white- ed-jack pine.

[8] Rhododendron periclymenoides has low levels of toxicity, and all parts of the plant may cause vomiting or diarrhoea if ingested in quantity.

These neurotoxins work by blocking the inactivation of sodium channel receptors, causing cell dysfunction.

Humans who ingest this honey begin exhibiting many of the symptoms listed above as well as hypotension and other irregularities of cardiac rhythm.

Common insects which cause damage to R. periclymenoides are aphids, nematodes, borers, lace bug, mites and whitefly.

Common diseases include crown and root rot, leaf spot and powdery mildew.

[8] Since lack of proper drainage can lead to root rot, North Carolina State University advises the use of raised beds if the plant is going to be grown in soil that contains a lot of clay.