Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Not Available
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Dutch Iris
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Dutch Iris
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Dutch Iris and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Dutch Iris and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dutch Iris 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.