moth orchid
Phalaenopsis bellina
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
Garden uses
Notes
Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis bellina) is a houseplant for containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average moisture. The flowers are fragrant and open in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. The leaves stay green all year.
Pairs well with Snow Queen pothos, New guinea impatiens, and Swedish ivy.