Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Clamshell Orchid

About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Clamshell Orchid

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Clamshell Orchid

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Epiphyte

1.3 Origin

World/Pandemic

Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

1.4 Types

Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NANA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Coastal Regions

Swamps

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

13-1510-13

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-9

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

40.60 cm30.50 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

50.80 cm25.60 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Lavender, Violet, Plum

White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Multi-Color

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Long Linear

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Slow

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Not Available

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Not Available

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Not Available

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Divison

Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Moderate

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Not Available

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

4.5.2 Soil Type

Not Available

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove dead branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

Fertilize once a week in winter

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Not Available, Red blotch

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Not Available

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Not Available

Bees, pollinators

5.12 Allergy

Not Available

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Bouquets, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Not Available

Cancer, Eye Problems

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea

PROSTHECHEA cochleata

7.2 Common Name

Orchid, Rhynchostylis

Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid

7.2.1 In Hindi

कोपु फूल

Clamshell Orchid

7.2.2 In German

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Clamshell Orchid

7.2.3 In French

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Clamshell Orchid

7.2.4 In Spanish

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Clamshell Orchid

7.2.5 In Greek

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Encyclia Cochleata

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Clamshell Orchid

7.2.7 In Polish

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Clamshell Orchid

7.2.8 In Latin

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Clamshell Orchid

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

8.4 Order

Asparagales

Orchidales

8.5 Family

Orchidaceae

8.6 Genus

Rhynchostylis

Prosthechea

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Epidendreae

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Epidendroideae

8.10 Number of Species

NANA

1 27800

Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Clamshell Orchid

Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Clamshell Orchid? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Clamshell Orchid. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Clamshell Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Clamshell Orchid

Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Clamshell Orchid season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Clamshell Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information

Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:

Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green

Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Clamshell Orchid

Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.