Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Broad
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
cólquico
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
aftomn gema
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Autumn Crocus. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Autumn Crocus
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.