Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Not Available
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Matilija Poppy
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Matilija Poppy
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Romneya
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Lovely Moth Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Lovely Moth Orchid? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Lovely Moth Orchid. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Matilija Poppy and Lovely Moth Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Matilija Poppy and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Matilija Poppy and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.