Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa
World/Pandemic
Types
Not available
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
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
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Unknown
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Ansellia
कोपु फूल
In German
Ansellia
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
léopard orchidée
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
orchidée léopard
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Ansellia
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Ansellia
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Ansellia
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Ansellia
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Ansellia
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Leopard Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Leopard Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Leopard Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Leopard Orchid doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Leopard Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Leopard Orchid has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. 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 Leopard Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Leopard Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Leopard Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Leopard Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Leopard Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Leopard Orchid 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.