Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
World/Pandemic
  
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
  
Diothonea, Auliza
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions
  
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
  
White, Light Green, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead branches
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
  
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
  
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
  
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
  
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
  
Epidendrum
  
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Epidendrum
  
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Epidendrum
  
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Epidendrum
  
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Epidendrum
  
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Epidendrum
  
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Epidendrum
  
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
  
Epidendrum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Rhynchostylis
  
Coilostylis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Epidendreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Epidendroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available