Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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
Red blotch
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
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
ऑरेंज Cattleya
कोपु फूल
In German
Orange Cattleya
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
orange Cattleya
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Orange Cattleya
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
laranja Cattleya
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
pomarańczowy Cattleya
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Oncidium aureum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Orange Cattleya and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Orange Cattleya and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Orange Cattleya and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Orange Cattleya doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Orange Cattleya does not have fragrant flowers. Orange Cattleya has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Orange Cattleya and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orange Cattleya and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Orange Cattleya and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Orange Cattleya and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange Cattleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange Cattleya is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Orange Cattleya is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Orange Cattleya and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Orange Cattleya and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Orange Cattleya and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Orange Cattleya and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Orange Cattleya and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange Cattleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Orange Cattleya 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.