Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long slender
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Water during dry weather
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Ukiuki, uki
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Ukiuki
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Ukiuki
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Ukiuki
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Ukiuki
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Ukiuki
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Ukiuki
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Dianella
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hemerocallidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Ukiuki
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Ukiuki? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Ukiuki. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Ukiuki doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ukiuki 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 Ukiuki and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Ukiuki
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Ukiuki season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Ukiuki is Not Available while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Ukiuki is Not Available.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Ukiuki Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Ukiuki height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Ukiuki are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Ukiuki
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.