Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Available
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
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Comet Orchid
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Comet Orchid
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Angraecum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Comet Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Comet Orchid? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Comet Orchid. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Comet 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 Comet Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Comet Orchid season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Comet Orchid
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Comet 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 Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.