About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Geranium

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Geranium

About Geranium and Rhynchostylis Gigantea

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Epiphyte

Tender Perennial

Origin

World/Pandemic

Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia

Types

Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)

'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium

Number of Varieties

Not Available

422

Habitat

Coastal Regions

Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

13-15

12-15

AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

40.60 cm

99+

Not Available

Minimum Width

50.80 cm

99+

Not Available

Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Violet, Plum

White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Reniform

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Not Available

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Not Available

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Not Available

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Moderate

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Not Available

Neutral

Soil Type

Not Available

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead branches

Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

Fertilize once a week in winter

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Not Available, Red blotch

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Not Available

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Yes

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Yes

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Not Available

Butterflies

Allergy

Not Available

Sinuses, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Not Available

Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Whole plant

Other Uses

Oil is used for aromatherapy

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea

PELARGONIUM

Common Name

Orchid, Rhynchostylis

Florist Geranium, Geranium

In Hindi

कोपु फूल

Geranium

In German

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Geranie

In French

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Géranium

In Spanish

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Geranio

In Greek

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

γεράνι

In Portuguese

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Gerânio

In Polish

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Pelargonia

In Latin

Rhynchostylis Gigantea

Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Geraniales

Family

Orchidaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Rhynchostylis

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

Not Available

422

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Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Geranium? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Geranium. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Geranium 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 Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Geranium

Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Geranium season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Geranium is Neutral.

Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Geranium Physical Information

Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Geranium are as follows:

Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory

Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Geranium

Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.