Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Asia
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Water during periods of drought
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
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
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Heals cracked skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Garden Peony
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Garten -Pfingstrose
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Jardin Pivoine
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Jardín Peony
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Κήπος Παιώνια
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Garden Peony
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Garden Peony
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dilleniales
Family
Orchidaceae
Paeoniaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Paeonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, 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 Garden Peony
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Garden Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Garden Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Garden Peony season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Garden Peony is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Garden Peony is Neutral.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Garden Peony Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Garden Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Garden Peony are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Garden Peony
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Garden Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.