About Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
World/Pandemic
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
13-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late 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, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
कोपु फूल
In German
Lemon Verbena
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Aloysia
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Verbenaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Aloysia
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Lemon Verbena and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lemon Verbena 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.