Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Southeastern Asia, Australia
  
Types
Not Available
  
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
12-3
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Oblong elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
  
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
  
Remove damaged leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Indoor Air Purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Applicable
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
  
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
  
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
  
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
  
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
  
Lovely Moth Orchid
  
In German
Aaron Caladium
  
Schöne Phalaenopsis
  
In French
Aaron Caladium
  
Belle Phalaenopsis
  
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
  
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
  
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
  
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
  
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
  
Encantador Moth Orchid
  
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
  
Piękny Moth Orchid
  
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
  
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Caladium
  
Phalaenopsis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Epidendroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Aaron Caladium and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Aaron Caladium and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.