Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting 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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
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
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Marigold
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
गेंदा
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Ringelblume
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Souci
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Caléndula
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Malmequer
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Nogietek
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Caltha
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Tagetes
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Marigold
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Marigold Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Marigold are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Marigold
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.