Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Flowering Plants, Herbaceous Perennial
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
  
Asia
  
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
  
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
  
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
  
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
  
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Root Division, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Less Watering
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Clay, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
  
Leaf Blotch, Ringspot virus, Stem rot, Tip blight, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Ants, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
  
Alterative, Analgesic, Anodyne, anti inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Hypotensive, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
  
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'
  
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
  
Double Pink Peony, Garden Peony
  
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
  
Double Pink Peony
  
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
  
Doppelte rosa Pfingstrosen
  
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
  
Double Rose pivoine
  
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
  
Doble Pink Peony
  
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
  
Διπλό Ροζ Παιωνία
  
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
  
Duplo Pink Peony
  
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
  
Podwójne Pink Peony
  
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
  
Geminus Pink AGLAOPHOTIS
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Dilleniales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Paeoniaceae
  
Genus
Phalaenopsis
  
Paeonia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, 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 Double Pink Peony
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Double Pink Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Double Pink Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Double Pink Peony season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Double Pink Peony is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Double Pink Peony is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Double Pink Peony Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Double Pink Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Double Pink Peony height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Double Pink Peony are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Double Pink Peony flower color: White and Light Pink
- Double Pink Peony leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Double Pink Peony
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Double Pink Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Double Pink Peony 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 Double Pink Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.