Species Orchid, Giant Rhynchostylis
Rhynchostylisgigantea

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhynchostylis (rin-koh-STY-liss)
Species: gigantea (jy-GAN-tee-uh)

Synonym:Anota densiflora

Synonym:Anota gigantea

Synonym:Gastrochilus giganteus

Synonym:Saccolabium albolineatum

Synonym:Saccolabium giganteum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth


Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

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

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

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

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

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

Patent Information

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