Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Reniform
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
Neutral
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Geranium
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Geranie
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Géranium
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Geranio
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
γεράνι
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Gerânio
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Pelargonia
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Orchidaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Geranium
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Geranium season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Geranium is Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Geranium Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Geranium are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Geranium
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.