Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Dendrobium
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dendrobium
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dendrobium
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
dendrobium
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
dendrobium
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dendrobium
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
dendrobium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dendrobium
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dendrobium? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dendrobium. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Dendrobium doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dendrobium 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 Dendrobium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dendrobium
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Dendrobium season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dendrobium Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dendrobium are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dendrobium
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.