Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
not available
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Habitat
Rocky areas
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
13-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Consistently
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
Prune ocassionally
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
कोपु फूल
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
braemii orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Lycaste
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lycaste Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Lycaste Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lycaste 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.