Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
CANNA
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
भंग लिली
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Canna Lilie
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Canna
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Canna lirio
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Canna
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Canna lilia
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Canna lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Canna
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Canna Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Canna are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Canna
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.