Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
not available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Black Spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Unknown
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
LYCASTE cochleata
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Lycaste Orchid
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Lycaste Orchidee
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Lycaste orchidée
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Lycaste orquídea
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Lycaste ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Lycaste orquídea
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Lycaste orchidea
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
braemii orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Lycaste
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Maxillarieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lycaste Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lycaste Orchid? We provide you with everything About Lovely Moth Orchid and Lycaste Orchid. Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns and Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Lovely Moth Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lycaste Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lycaste Orchid
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lycaste Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Lycaste Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lycaste Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Lycaste Orchid Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Lycaste Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lycaste Orchid are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
- Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lycaste Orchid
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Lycaste Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.