Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Brazil
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Abutilon
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Abutilon
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Abutilon
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Abutilon
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Abutilon
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Abutilon
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Abutilon
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Abutilon Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Abutilon are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Abutilon
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.