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About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Artichoke


About Artichoke and Rhynchostylis Gigantea


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Epiphyte   
Vegetable   

Origin
World/Pandemic   
Mediterranean   

Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)   
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
9   
99+

Habitat
Coastal Regions   
Sandy areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15   
7-10   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
H2   
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
40.60 cm   
99+
5.60 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
50.80 cm   
99+
1.05 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum   
Purple   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Glandular   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Fall, Winter   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   
Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases   
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period   

In Summer
Moderate   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Ample Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove dead branches   
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch   
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Not Available   
Intestinal gas   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Flowers, Fruits   

Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy   
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea   
Cynara cardunculus   

Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis   
Artichoke   

In Hindi
कोपु फूल   
Artichoke   

In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
Artischocke   

In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
Artichaut   

In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
Alcachofa   

In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
αγκινάρα   

In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
Alcachofra   

In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
Karczoch   

In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
cactus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Anthophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Eudicotyledones   

Order
Asparagales   
Asterales   

Family
Orchidaceae   
Asteraceae   

Genus
Rhynchostylis   
Cynara   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cynareae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Artichoke

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

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Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Artichoke

Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.

Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Artichoke Physical Information

Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Artichoke are as follows:

Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Artichoke

Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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