Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Eastern Asia
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
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
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Lonicera japonica
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
जापानी Honeysuckle
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Japanese Honeysuckle
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Chèvrefeuille japonais
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
madreselva japonesa
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Honeysuckle japonês
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
wiciokrzew japoński
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Orchidaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Lonicera
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 Japanese Honeysuckle
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Japanese Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Japanese Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Japanese Honeysuckle season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Japanese Honeysuckle Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Japanese Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Japanese Honeysuckle are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
- Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Japanese Honeysuckle
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Japanese Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.