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Rhynchostylisgigantea

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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Rhynchostylis (rin-koh-STY-liss)
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Species
gigantea (jy-GAN-tee-uh)
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Synonym
Anota densiflora
Anota gigantea
Gastrochilus giganteus
Saccolabium albolineatum
Saccolabium giganteum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Dark Purple/Black
White/Near White
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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