Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
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?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
no pruning required
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Colchique d'automne
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
meadow saffron
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
autumnale
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Lovely Moth Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Lovely Moth Orchid? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Lovely Moth Orchid. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Meadow Saffron and Lovely Moth Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Meadow Saffron and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Meadow Saffron and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron 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.
