Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
11-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, 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, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
DENDROBIUM nobile
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Noble Dendrobium
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Nobile Dendrobium season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Nobile Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.