Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
  
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
  
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
  
9 - 5
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
  
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Clay, 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
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Less Watering
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Flies, pollinators
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
conjunctivitis, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics, Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
  
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
  
Terminalia arjuna
  
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
  
Arjuna
  
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
  
अर्जुन वृक्ष
  
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
  
Terminalia arjuna
  
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
  
Terminalia arjuna
  
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
  
Migdałecznik arjuna
  
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
  
arjuna
  
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
  
Migdałecznik arjuna
  
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
  
Migdałecznik arjuna
  
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
  
arjuna
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Phalaenopsis
  
Terminilia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Arjuna Tree
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.