Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
12-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
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
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Ample Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
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
No Medicinal Use
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Epidendrum
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Epidendrum
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
Epidendrum
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Epidendrum
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
Epidendrum
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Epidendrum and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Epidendrum and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Epidendrum and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Epidendrum and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.