Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Bethlehem Orchid, Christmas Orchid, Darwin's Orchid
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Canopy, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
12-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Water three times weekly in summer
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
ANGRAECUM eburneum
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Angraecum Orchid, Comet Orchid
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Comet Orchid
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Angraecum sesquipedale
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Comet Orchid
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Angraecum sesquipedale
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Comet Orchid
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Comet Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
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
Not Available
Properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Comet Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Comet Orchid? We provide you with everything About Lovely Moth Orchid and Comet Orchid. Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns and Comet Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Lovely Moth Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Comet Orchid 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 Comet Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Comet Orchid
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Comet Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Comet Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Comet Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Comet Orchid is Not Available.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Comet Orchid Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Comet Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Comet Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Comet Orchid are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Comet Orchid flower color: White and Light Green
- Comet Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Comet Orchid
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Comet Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Comet Orchid 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 Comet Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.