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Meadow Saffron

Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Rhynchostylis Gigantea



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About Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
1.3 Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic
1.4 Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
5
Rank: 87 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
About Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
13-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
1.8 Sunset Zone
21,22
H2
1.9 Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
12.70 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
40.60 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
20.30 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
50.80 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
2.4 Thorns
1% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
13% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
19% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
16% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
no pruning required
Remove dead branches
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Not Available, Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
3% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
48% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
71% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
9% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
14% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
33% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
26% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
1% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
No Bulb Plants Garden Plants has it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.9 Invasive
4% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
49% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.11 Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
5.12 Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
None
20% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Available
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
6.2.3 Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
39% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
77% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
7.2 Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
7.2.1 In Hindi
meadow saffron
कोपु फूल
7.2.2 In German
Herbstzeitlose
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
7.2.3 In French
Colchique d'automne
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
7.2.4 In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
7.2.5 In Greek
meadow saffron
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
7.2.7 In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
7.2.8 In Latin
autumnale
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
8.4 Order
Liliales
Asparagales
8.5 Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
8.6 Genus
Colchicum
Rhynchostylis
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.

Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information

Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:

  • Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet

  • Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green

  • Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum

  • Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green

Care of Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Care of Meadow Saffron and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Meadow Saffron 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.