Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Not Available
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Delonix regia
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
गुलमोहर
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Flammenbaum
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Delonix regia
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
malinche
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Delonix regia
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
flamboiã
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
wianowłostka królewska
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
CHORIZIA
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Orchidaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Delonix
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Royal Poinciana
Wondering what are the properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Royal Poinciana? We provide you with everything About Lovely Moth Orchid and Royal Poinciana. Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns and Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns. Also Lovely Moth Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Royal Poinciana
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Royal Poinciana is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Royal Poinciana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Royal Poinciana season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Royal Poinciana Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Royal Poinciana physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Royal Poinciana are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
- Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Royal Poinciana
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Royal Poinciana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.