Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
America
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Red, Violet, White
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Lobelia
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Lobelia
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Lobelie
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Lobelia
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Lobelia
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Lobélia
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Lobelia
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Lobelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Lobelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lobelia
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Lobelia Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lobelia are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lobelia
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.