Southern Indian Azalea (Rhododendron Indicum) is a perennial shrub in the Ericaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Rhododendron indicum is a compact, evergreen azalea species native to Japan, widely cultivated for its showy flowers and dense, bushy growth.