Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Epiphyte
Origin
America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid 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?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
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
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Lobelia
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
Lobelia
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Lobelie
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Lobelia
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Lobelia
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
λοβηλία
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Lobelia
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
Lobelia
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Campanulaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Lobelia
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Lovely Moth Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Lovely Moth Orchid? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Lovely Moth Orchid. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lobelia and Lovely Moth Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Lobelia and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Lobelia and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Lobelia and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Lobelia and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Lobelia and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Lobelia 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.