Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Farms, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-9
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, 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, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, 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, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
DIASCIA 'Balwhiswhit'
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Diascia, Twinspur, Whisper White Diascia
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Diascia
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Diascia
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Diascia
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Diascia
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Diascia
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Diascia
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Diascia
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Diascia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Arthropoda
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Diascia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hemimerideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Scrophularioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Diascia
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Diascia is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Diascia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Diascia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Diascia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Diascia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Diascia Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Diascia physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Diascia height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Diascia are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Diascia flower color: White
- Diascia leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Diascia
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Diascia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Diascia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Diascia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.