Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
12-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNA
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Canna Lilie
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Canna
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
Canna
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Canna lilia
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
Canna lilium
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Cannaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Canna and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Canna and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Canna and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Canna and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Canna and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Canna and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Canna 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.