Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
South America
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Aechmea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Black Aechmea season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Black Aechmea
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Black Aechmea pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.