Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Japan
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Acuminate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
crimson pygmy
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
crimson pygmy
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Orchidaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.