Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Epiphyte
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Not Available
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
bilimbi
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
bilimbi
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
bilimbi
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
bilimbi
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
bilimbi
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Asparagales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Bilimbi and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Bilimbi and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Bilimbi and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Bilimbi and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Bilimbi 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.