Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
False Indigo
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
falsches Indigo
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
false Indigo
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
falsum indicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Amorpha
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and False Indigo. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and False Indigo
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and False Indigo Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and False Indigo are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and False Indigo
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.