Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
South America
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Angraecum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, 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 Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.