Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Not Available
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Adequately
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Less Watering
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 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 wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Ginger
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
अदरक
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Ingwer
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Gingembre
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Jengibre
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
Gengibre
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Imbir
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
gingiber
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is Not Available and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Ginger Plant and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Ginger Plant and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Ginger Plant and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant 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 Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.