Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Quamash
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
केमाज़
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Camas
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Camas
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Camas
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Camas
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Camas
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Camas
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
camas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Camassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Camas? We provide you with everything About Lovely Moth Orchid and Camas. Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Lovely Moth Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Camas 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 Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Camas
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Camas Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Camas are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Camas
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Camas pruning is done 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 Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.