Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Not Available
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late 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?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Lovely Moth Orchid
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Schöne Phalaenopsis
In French
arbousier
Belle Phalaenopsis
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Preciosa orquídea de polilla
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Encantador Moth Orchid
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Piękny Moth Orchid
In Latin
arbutus
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Phalaenopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Lovely Moth Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Lovely Moth Orchid? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Lovely Moth Orchid. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Lovely Moth Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Lovely Moth Orchid has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. 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 Strawberry Tree and Lovely Moth Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Lovely Moth Orchid
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Lovely Moth Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Lovely Moth Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lovely Moth Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lovely Moth Orchid is Not Available.
Strawberry Tree and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White
- Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Lovely Moth Orchid
Care of Strawberry Tree and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree 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.