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
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
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
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 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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
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.