Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Hybrid origin
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Steckrübe
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
rutabaga
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
nabo sueco
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Rotavaga
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Rotavaga
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Rotavaga
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Orchidaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Rutabaga
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Rutabaga season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Rutabaga Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Rutabaga are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Rutabaga
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.