Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Angraecum
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Vandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Christmas Star Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Christmas Star Orchid 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.