foxtail orchid

Rhynchostylis gigantea

HouseplantOrchidaceae

foxtail orchid
FragrantEvergreen
USDA zones10 to 13
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
Bloom season
Spring, winter

Garden uses

Container

Notes

Foxtail orchid (Rhynchostylis gigantea) is a houseplant for containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average moisture. It is fragrant and evergreen, and it blooms in spring and again in winter. Plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall.

Pairs well with Rojo Congo philodendron, Jessenia pothos, and Weeping fig.