Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
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
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Iris
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In German
Iris
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Iris
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Iris
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Ίρις
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Íris
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Irys
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Iris
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Iris and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Iris and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Iris and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iris season is Not Available and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Not Available. The type of soil for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Iris and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Iris and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Iris 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 Iris and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Iris leaf color: Not Available
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Iris and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Iris and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Iris 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.