Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Gazania
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Gazania
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Gazania
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Gazania
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Gazania
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Gazania
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Gazania
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Gazania
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Gazania
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Gazania
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Gazania is Acidic.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Gazania Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Gazania are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Gazania
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.