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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Long Narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Unknown
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
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.