Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
red alder
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
rot-Erle
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
aliso rojo
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
red alnus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Red Alder
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Red Alder Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Red Alder are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Red Alder
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.