Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Quamash
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Camas
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Camas
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Camas
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Camas
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Camas
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Camas
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
camas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Camassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Camas? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Camas. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Camas 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 Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Camas
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Camas season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Camas Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Camas are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Camas
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.