Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Hybrid origin, India
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
meadows, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
DIANTHUS
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Dianthus
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Dianthus
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Dianthus
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Dianthus
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Dianthus
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Dianthus
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Dianthus
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Dianthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Dianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Caryophylleae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Caryophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dianthus
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Dianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Dianthus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Dianthus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Dianthus Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Dianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dianthus are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
- Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dianthus
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.