Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Coastal Regions
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Orchidaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dame's Rocket. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dame's Rocket
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.