Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
India
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
8-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Water Spinach
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Water Spinach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Water Spinach. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Water Spinach
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Water Spinach Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Water Spinach are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Water Spinach
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.