Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
World/Pandemic
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
13-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
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 Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Spring
Less Watering
Ample Water
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize once a week in winter
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
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
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
कोपु फूल
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Rhynchostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Wondering what are the properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea? We provide you with everything About Lovely Moth Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns and Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns. Also Lovely Moth Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lovely Moth Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Rhynchostylis Gigantea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.