Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Australia
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Frogs
Allergy
Not Available
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Water Clover
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Wasser Klee
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Agua trébol
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Clover água
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Woda Clover
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Asparagales
Hydropteridales
Family
Orchidaceae
Marsileaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Marsilea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Lovely Moth Orchid and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Lovely Moth Orchid and Water Clover. Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Lovely Moth Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Water Clover has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lovely Moth Orchid and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Water Clover
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Water Clover Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Water Clover are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Water Clover
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Water Clover 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 Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.