Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
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
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
carambola पेड़
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
carambola ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Oxalidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Carambola
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Carambola Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Carambola are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Carambola
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.