Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Lovely Moth Orchid
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Schöne Phalaenopsis
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Belle Phalaenopsis
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Encantador Moth Orchid
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Piękny Moth Orchid
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Lovely Moth Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Lovely Moth Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Lovely Moth Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lovely Moth Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Lovely Moth Orchid and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.