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
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
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 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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
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
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
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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.