Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Applicable
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
flowering maple
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Schönmalve
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
érable floraison
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
arce de floración
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Flowering Maple season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Flowering Maple
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Flowering Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.