Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
  
Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
  
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
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
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
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
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
  
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Less Watering
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
  
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
  
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
None
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Not Applicable
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
  
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
  
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
  
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
  
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
  
Elfin Pink Penstemon
  
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
  
Elfin Pink Penstemon
  
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
  
Elfin Pink Penstemon
  
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
  
Elfin Pink Penstemon
  
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
  
Elfin Pink Penstemon
  
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
  
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
  
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
  
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
  
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
  
Elfin Pink Penstemon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Scrophulariaceae
  
Genus
Phalaenopsis
  
Penstemon
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.