Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Mediterranean
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Artichoke
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Artichoke
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Artischocke
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Artichaut
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Alcachofa
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Alcachofra
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Karczoch
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Cynara
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Lovely Moth Orchid and Artichoke. Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Lovely Moth Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lovely Moth Orchid and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Artichoke
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Artichoke Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Artichoke are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Artichoke
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.