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Rhynchostylis Gigantea
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About Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
1.3 Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
1.4 Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero' Cryptanthus 'Agate' Cryptanthus 'Alberta' Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
480
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
About Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Coastal Regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
13-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
1.9 Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
40.60 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
About Cyclamen
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
50.80 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
About Evening Primrose
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
2.4 Thorns
Not Available
13% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
16% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Divison
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
4.5.2 Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
4.8 Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Fertilize once a week in winter
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Not Available
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
Not Available
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
Not Available
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
Not Available
71% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
Not Available
26% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
Not Available
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
No Tender Perennial Garden Plants has it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.9 Invasive
3% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
Not Available
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.11 Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Not Available
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
50% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
20% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
6.2.3 Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Oil is used for aromatherapy
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
64% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
77% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
All Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
7.2 Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
7.2.1 In Hindi
Earth Star
कोपु फूल
7.2.2 In German
Erdstern
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
7.2.3 In French
Terre étoile
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
7.2.4 In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
7.2.5 In Greek
γη αστεριών
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
7.2.7 In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
7.2.8 In Latin
terra, stella
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
8.4 Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
8.5 Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
8.6 Genus
Cryptanthus
Rhynchostylis
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
50
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Wondering what are the properties of Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Earth Star doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Earth Star does not have fragrant flowers. Earth Star has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Season and care of Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.

Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information

Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:

  • Earth Star flower color: Not Available

  • Earth Star leaf color: Not Available

  • Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum

  • Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green

Care of Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Care of Earth Star and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Earth Star 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.