Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Mediterranean
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Lavender
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Lavender
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Lavendel
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Lavande
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Lavanda
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Lavanda
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Lawenda
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lavender
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Lavender Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lavender are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lavender
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.