Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10 - 1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Nickende Distel
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
musk Thistle
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Carduus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Musk Thistle
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Musk Thistle? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Musk Thistle. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Musk Thistle doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Musk Thistle 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 Musk Thistle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Musk Thistle
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.