Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do not water excessively
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Orchidaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.