Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Forest edges, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Wisteria
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Wisteria
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Wisteria
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Glyzinien
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Glycines
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Glicinas
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Glicínias
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wisteria
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wisteria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Wisteria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Millettieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Wisteria
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Wisteria season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Wisteria Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Wisteria are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Wisteria
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Wisteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.