Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
South America
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
not provided
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Petunia
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Petunia
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Petunia
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Petunie
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Pétunia
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Petunia
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Petúnia
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Petunia
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Petunia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Petunia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Petunia
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Petunia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Petunia is Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Petunia Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Petunia are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Petunia
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.