Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
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
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
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
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 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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
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
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
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.