Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
World/Pandemic
  
Southern Asia
  
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
  
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions
  
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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, Yellow, Blue, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
  
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead branches
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
  
Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
Screen, useful as a ground cover
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
  
DIETES grandiflora
  
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
  
Butterfly Iris
  
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
  
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
  
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
  
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Papillon Iris Plante
  
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Planta del iris de la mariposa
  
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
  
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Borboleta da planta Iris
  
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Butterfly Iris Roślin
  
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Gloria Iris Planta
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Rhynchostylis
  
Dietes Salisb
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Irideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Iridoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Butterfly Iris season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Butterfly Iris
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.