Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Habitat
Coastal Regions
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
12-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
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
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Ample Water
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
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
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
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
कोपु फूल
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lovely Moth Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lovely Moth Orchid? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lovely Moth Orchid. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lovely Moth Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.