Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Blue Oat grass
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
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
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Oatgrass
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In German
Ährengras
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Folle avoine
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
oat Grass
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
aveia-
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Owies trawa
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
oat Grass
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Danthonia
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Oatgrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes. 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 Oatgrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Oatgrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is Not Available and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Not Available. The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Oatgrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Oatgrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Oatgrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Oatgrass and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Oatgrass 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.