Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
  
Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Purple, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
  
Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
  
Requires consistently moist soil
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full 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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
  
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
  
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
  
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
  
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
  
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
  
Purple Butterbur
  
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
  
Lila Pestwurz
  
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
  
Violet Butterbur
  
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
  
púrpura petasita
  
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
  
Purple Butterbur
  
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
  
roxo Carrapicho
  
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
  
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
  
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
  
Purple Butterbur
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Phalaenopsis
  
Petasites
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Senecioneae
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Purple Butterbur
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Purple Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Purple Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Purple Butterbur Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Purple Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Purple Butterbur are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Purple Butterbur
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Purple Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Purple Butterbur 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 Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.