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About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hydrangea


About Hydrangea and Rhynchostylis Gigantea


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Epiphyte   
Shrubs   

Origin
World/Pandemic   
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas   

Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)   
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
100   
99+

Habitat
Coastal Regions   
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
H2   
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   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
40.60 cm   
99+
4.92 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
50.80 cm   
99+
11.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum   
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Oblovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Fall, Winter   
Early Spring, Late Autumn   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Light   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   
Spring, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Divison   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period   

In Summer
Moderate   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Ample Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Light   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Remove dead branches   
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch   
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Bees, Flies   

Allergy
Not Available   
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Flowers, Root   

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   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea   
Hydrangea   

Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis   
Hydrangea or hortensia   

In Hindi
कोपु फूल   
Hydrangea   

In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
Hortensie   

In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
Hortensia   

In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
Hortensia   

In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
υδραγεία   

In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
Hortênsia   

In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
Hortensja   

In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea   
Hibiscus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Cornales   

Family
Orchidaceae   
Hydrangeaceae   

Genus
Rhynchostylis   
Hydrangea   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
75   
99+

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Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hydrangea

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

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Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hydrangea

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

Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hydrangea Physical Information

Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hydrangea are as follows:

Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hydrangea

Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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