Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southern Asia
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Grass like
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
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
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 or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Gloria Iris Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Dietes Salisb
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Butterfly Iris
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.