Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
South America
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
ANANAS
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Pineapple
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
अनानास
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Ananas
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Ananas
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Piña
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Abacaxi
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Ananas
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Pineapple
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Pineapple Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Pineapple are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Pineapple
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.