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
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
ऑरेंज Cattleya
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Orange Cattleya
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
orange Cattleya
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Orange Cattleya
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
laranja Cattleya
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
pomarańczowy Cattleya
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Oncidium aureum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Orange Cattleya
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Orange Cattleya is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Orange Cattleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Orange Cattleya season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Orange Cattleya is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Orange Cattleya is Not Available.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Orange Cattleya Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Orange Cattleya physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Orange Cattleya are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
- Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Orange Cattleya
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Orange Cattleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Orange Cattleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orange Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.