Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Asia, Europe
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Unknown
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Thyme
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Thymian
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Thym
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Tomillo
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Tomilho
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Tymianek
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Thymum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Not Available
Family
Orchidaceae
Labiatae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Thyme
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Thyme Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Thyme are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Thyme
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.