Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Central America, South America
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Vine, Flowering plant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
शकरकन्द
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Süßkartoffel
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Patate douce
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Batata-doce
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
- Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Sweet Potato Vine 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 Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.