About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lycaste Orchid
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Central America
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Black Spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Unknown
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
LYCASTE cochleata
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Lycaste Orchid
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Lycaste Orchidee
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Lycaste orchidée
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Lycaste orquídea
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Lycaste ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Lycaste orquídea
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Lycaste orchidea
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
braemii orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Lycaste
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Maxillarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lycaste Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lycaste Orchid? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lycaste Orchid. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lycaste Orchid 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 Lycaste Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lycaste Orchid
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lycaste Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lycaste Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Lycaste Orchid season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lycaste Orchid Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lycaste Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lycaste Orchid are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
- Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lycaste Orchid
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lycaste Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
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