Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
World/Pandemic
Types
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYMBIDIUM
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In German
Cymbidium Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Cymbidium Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Cymbidium Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
kymbes
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Cymbidium Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Cymbidium Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Cymbidium Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Cymbidium
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Cymbidium Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Cymbidium Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cymbidium Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Cymbidium Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Cymbidium Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Cymbidium Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cymbidium Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cymbidium Orchid 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.