Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
13-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Celery
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In German
Sellerie
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Céleri
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Apio
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Σέλινο
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Aipo
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Seler
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
apium
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Apium
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Celery and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Celery and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Celery and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Celery doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Celery does not have fragrant flowers. Celery has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach. 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 Celery and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celery and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Celery and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Celery and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Celery and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Celery and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Celery and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Celery and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Celery 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.