Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
शतावर
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Gemüsespargel
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Asperge
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Asparagus
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Asparagus
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Asparagus
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Asparagus Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Asparagus are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Asparagus
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.