Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
  
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
  
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
  
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,500.00 cm
  
11
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Moist
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
  
Adequately
  
In Spring
Less Watering
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun
  
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
  
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Heartburn, Stomach burn
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
  
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves, Rhizomes
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
  
CURCUMA
  
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
  
Ginger
  
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
  
अदरक
  
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
  
Ingwer
  
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
  
Gingembre
  
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
  
Jengibre
  
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
  
Τζίντζερ
  
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
  
Gengibre
  
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
  
Imbir
  
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
  
gingiber
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Zingiberaceae
  
Genus
Phalaenopsis
  
Zingiber Mill.
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Ginger Plant
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Ginger Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Ginger Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Ginger Plant is Not Available.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Ginger Plant Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Ginger Plant are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Ginger Plant
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Ginger Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Ginger Plant 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 Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering.