Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
not available
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Habitat
Rocky areas
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
12-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Consistently
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
braemii orchid
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Lycaste
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lycaste Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Lycaste Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid? We provide you with everything About Lycaste Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid. Lycaste Orchid doesn't have thorns and Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Lycaste Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Lycaste Orchid has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lovely Moth Orchid 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 Lycaste Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Lycaste Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.