Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Not Available
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Habitat
Humid climates
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
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
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Dancing Bulb
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Dancing Bulb
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Dancing Bulb and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Dancing Bulb and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dancing Bulb 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.