Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
China, Japan
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
BAMBUSA
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Bambus
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Bambou
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Bambú
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
bambu
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Bambus
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Acidosasa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bamboo. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bamboo 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 Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bamboo
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Bamboo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bamboo Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bamboo are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bamboo
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.