Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Hybrid origin, South America
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Bromeliad
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Bromeliad
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Bromeliad
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Bromeliad
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Bromeliad
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Bromeliad
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Bromeliad
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Bromeliad
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Aechmea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bromeliad. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bromeliad
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Bromeliad season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bromeliad Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bromeliad are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bromeliad
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bromeliad pruning is done 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.