Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
World/Pandemic
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full 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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little 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 shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
miniature orchid
कोपु फूल
In German
miniature orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Pleione
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Pleione
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Pleione
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
miniature orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
miniature orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Pleione
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Miniature Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Miniature Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Miniature Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Miniature Orchid doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Miniature Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Miniature Orchid has allergic reactions like Unknown and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Miniature Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Miniature Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Miniature Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Miniature 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.