Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Earth Star
कोपु फूल
In German
Erdstern
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Terre étoile
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
γη αστεριών
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
terra, stella
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
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.