Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
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
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Chionodoxa
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Chionodoxa
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Chionodoxa
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 Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Lovely Moth Orchid and Chionodoxa. Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Lovely Moth Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Chionodoxa
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.