Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Earth Star
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Erdstern
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
terra, stella
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Cryptanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Earth Star
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Earth Star? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Earth Star. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Earth Star doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Earth Star 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 Earth Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Earth Star
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Earth Star season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Earth Star is Not Available while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Earth Star is Not Available.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Earth Star Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Earth Star are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
- Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Earth Star
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.