Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Aaron Caladium
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Aaron Caladium
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Aaron Caladium
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.