Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
China, Japan
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Linear
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
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Buddha's Belly Bamboo pruning is done Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.