Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
South Africa
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark 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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Clivia
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Clivia
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Clivia
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Clivia
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Clivia
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Clivia
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Clivia
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Clivia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Lovely Moth Orchid and Clivia. Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Lovely Moth Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Clivia
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Clivia Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Clivia are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Clivia
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.