Moon orchid
Phalaenopsis amabilis
#24 of the top 100

How to care
Phalaenopsis amabilis, commonly known as the moth orchid, is a popular houseplant due to its beautiful blooms and ease of care. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a warm, humid environment. Ensure the potting medium is well-draining, typically a mix of bark and sphagnum moss. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn. This orchid enjoys a consistent temperature range between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Light Preference
Part Shade
Size
- Height
- 0.5 m – 1 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Years
- 1 – 2



Preferred soil
Loam
Neutral
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
11
4.4°C – 10°C
113
Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
Flowers
- Showy
- White
Other names
- Anggrek bulan
- Moth orchid
Taxonomy
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Phalaenopsis