Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Eria, Orchid
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Eria
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Eria
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Eria
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Eria
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
eria
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
eria
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Eria
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Pinalia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Podochileae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Eria? We provide you with everything About Lovely Moth Orchid and Eria. Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Lovely Moth Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Eria 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 Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Eria
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Eria season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Eria is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Eria is Not Available.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Eria Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Eria are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Eria
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Eria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Eria 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 Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.