Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
कोपु फूल
In German
italienisches Raigras
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Ray-grass italien
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
azevém
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Lolium
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Italian Ryegrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Italian Ryegrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Italian Ryegrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Italian Ryegrass doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Italian Ryegrass does not have fragrant flowers. Italian Ryegrass has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Italian Ryegrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Italian Ryegrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Italian Ryegrass 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.