Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Japan
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
hakone grass
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Hakone Gras
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Hakone grama
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Hakone herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hakone Grass
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Hakone Grass 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 Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.