Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Mediterranean
World/Pandemic
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
13-15
Sunset Zone
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
Blue Violet
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Lavender
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Lavender
कोपु फूल
In German
Lavendel
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Lavande
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Lavanda
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
λεβάντα
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Lawenda
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Lavendula
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lavender and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Lavender and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Lavender and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Lavender doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Lavender does not have fragrant flowers. Lavender has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea and Vomiting and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Lavender and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lavender and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Lavender and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Lavender and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Lavender and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender 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 Lavender and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Lavender and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Lavender and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lavender 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.