Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
World/Pandemic
Types
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CENTAUREA cineraria
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Silver dust
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
डस्टी मिलर
कोपु फूल
In German
Dusty Miller
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Dusty Miller
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Dusty Miller
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Dusty Miller
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Dusty Miller
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Dusty Miller
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Dusty Cicero
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Centaurea
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dusty Miller and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Dusty Miller and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Dusty Miller and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Dusty Miller doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Dusty Miller does not have fragrant flowers. Dusty Miller has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic. 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 Dusty Miller and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dusty Miller and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Dusty Miller and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Dusty Miller and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Dusty Miller and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Dusty Miller and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Dusty Miller and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Dusty Miller and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Dusty Miller and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Dusty Miller 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.