Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Ornamental Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
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
Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
tandalja bhaji
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Tampala
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Tampala
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Tampala
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Tampala
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Tampala
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Tampala
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Tampala
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaranthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Tampala
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Tampala? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Tampala. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Tampala doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tampala 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 Tampala and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Tampala
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Tampala Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Tampala are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Tampala
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.