Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Japan
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
not available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
crimson pygmy
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
crimson pygmy
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Orchidaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.