Rhynchostylis gigantea Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Rhynchostylis gigantea is an orchid plant native to Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Malaysia. This plant is commonly called the Foxtail orchid for its long, thin, dense flowers that can reach 15 inches in length. Foxtail orchids usually bloom in winter and fall, radiating a beautiful fragrance.
Common Name |
Foxtail Orchid
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Orchids
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Rhynchostylis gigantea
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Genus
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Rhynchostylis
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Family
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Orchidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Rhynchostylis gigantea Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Rhynchostylis gigantea.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Rhynchostylis gigantea needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Rhynchostylis gigantea needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Rhynchostylis gigantea Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Rhynchostylis gigantea to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
74°F
to 77°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Rhynchostylis gigantea to thrive is between 70% and 80%. |
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Rhynchostylis gigantea Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Rhynchostylis gigantea. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Rhynchostylis gigantea plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Rhynchostylis gigantea Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Rhynchostylis gigantea plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
Purple
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Rhynchostylis gigantea toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Rhynchostylis gigantea Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Rhynchostylis gigantea, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
autumn
winter
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Rhynchostylis gigantea Native Region |
Find out where the Rhynchostylis gigantea plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Indonesia
Myanmar
Philippines (the)
Thailand
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