Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Lemna minor
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
1-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Less Watering
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Not Available
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
duckweed
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Entengrütze
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
duckweed
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Rzęsa
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Lovely Moth Orchid and Duckweed. Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Lovely Moth Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Duckweed has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lovely Moth Orchid and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Duckweed
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Duckweed Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Duckweed are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Duckweed
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.