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