Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
  
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
  
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
  
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,000.00 cm
  
40
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Less Watering
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
  
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
  
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Showy
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
  
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Container, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
  
Myristica fragrans
  
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
  
Nutmeg
  
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
  
जायफल
  
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
  
Muskatnuss
  
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
  
noix de muscade
  
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
  
nuez moscada
  
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
  
μοσχοκάρυδο
  
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
  
noz-moscada
  
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
  
gałka muszkatołowa
  
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
  
nutmeg
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Phalaenopsis
  
Myristica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Myrteae
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Myrtoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Nutmeg
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Nutmeg Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Nutmeg are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Nutmeg
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.