Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
World/Pandemic
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Maple shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
indische Malve
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
malva india
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Indian Mallow
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.