Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Epiphyte
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
13-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, 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
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
कोपु फूल
In German
Islandmohn
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
pavot d'Islande
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Papaver
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Iceland Poppy and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Iceland Poppy and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Iceland Poppy and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Iceland Poppy doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Iceland Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Iceland Poppy has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Iceland Poppy and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Iceland Poppy and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy 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 Iceland Poppy and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Iceland Poppy and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Iceland Poppy and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Iceland Poppy 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.