Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Tritoma
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Tritoma
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Tritoma
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
tritoma
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
tritoma
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Tritoma
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Tritoma
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Trytoma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Tritoma
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Tritoma Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Tritoma are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Tritoma
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.