Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
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
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Dancing Bulb
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.