Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Open grasslands, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
CURCUMA alismatifolia
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Siam Tulip
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Siam Tulip
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Siam Tulip
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Tulipán de Tailandia
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Siam Tulip
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Siam Tulip
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Siam Tulip
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Tulip Siam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Curcuma
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Zingiberoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Siam Tulip
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Siam Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Siam Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Siam Tulip season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Siam Tulip is Loam while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Siam Tulip is Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Siam Tulip Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Siam Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Siam Tulip are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Siam Tulip
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Siam Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Siam Tulip 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 Siam Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.