Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
DIANELLA caerulea
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
blue flax lily
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
blau Flachs Lilie
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dianella caerulea
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dianella caerulea
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dianella caerulea
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
blue flax lily
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
blue flax lily
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
blue flax lily
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Dianella
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Flax Lily
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Flax Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Flax Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Blue Flax Lily season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Flax Lily Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Flax Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Flax Lily are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Flax Lily
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Blue Flax Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.