Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Brazil
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Ornamental plant
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Medium
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Dieffenbachie
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Dieffenbachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Lovely Moth Orchid and Dumbcane. Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Lovely Moth Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dumbcane
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Dumbcane season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Dumbcane Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dumbcane are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Dumbcane flower color: Not Available
- Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dumbcane
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.