Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
China
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Baum des Himmels
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Ailanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.