Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple, 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, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
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, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Ample Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Colchicum
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
colchicum
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
colchicum
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
colchique
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Colchicum
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Colchicum
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Colchicum
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Colchicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Colchicum
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Colchicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Colchicum Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Colchicum are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Colchicum
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.