Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic
Central America
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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 Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Needs very little water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
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 dead branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
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
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
BRASSIA arcuigera
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Arching Brassia plant
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Arching Brassia Pflanze
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
plante Arching Brassia
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
planta de arqueo Brassia
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
planta arqueamento Brassia
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wyginając Brassia roślin
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Curva Brassia herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Arching Brassia
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Arching Brassia? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Arching Brassia. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Arching Brassia 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Arching Brassia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Arching Brassia
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Arching Brassia is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Arching Brassia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Arching Brassia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Arching Brassia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Arching Brassia is Not Available.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Arching Brassia Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Arching Brassia physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Arching Brassia are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
- Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Arching Brassia
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Arching Brassia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arching Brassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.