Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
World/Pandemic
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
13-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Calla Lily
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Calla Lily
कोपु फूल
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Lys calla
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Cala
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Calla
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Calla Lily
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Family
Araceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Calla Lily and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Calla Lily and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Calla Lily and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Calla Lily doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Calla Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Calla Lily has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Intestinal gas and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Calla Lily and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Calla Lily and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Calla Lily and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Calla Lily and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Calla Lily and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Calla Lily and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.