Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Unknown
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
blue flax lily
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Dianella caerulea
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
blue flax lily
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
blue flax lily
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Dianella
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Blue Flax Lily and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Blue Flax Lily 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.