White Moth Orchid Plant Care
Araujia odorata (Hook. & Arn.) Fontella & Goyder
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Araujia odorata, formerly known as Morrenia odorata, the latexplant or strangler vine, is a plant in the family Apocynaceae, which is native to South America. This plant is cited in Flora Brasiliensis by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for White Moth Orchid?
Water White Moth Orchid every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the White Moth Orchid Native To?
What Is the White Moth Orchid?
White Moth Orchid (Araujia odorata) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Araujia genus. White Moth Orchid is native to South America.
White Moth Orchid displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. White Moth Orchid produces fragrant white flowers with purple centers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a White Moth Orchid?
Araujia odorata requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the White Moth Orchid Need?
White Moth Orchid thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the White Moth Orchid Prefer?
Araujia odorata grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. White Moth Orchid prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a White Moth Orchid?
Well-draining soil mix with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for White Moth Orchid to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a White Moth Orchid?
Feed White Moth Orchid every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a White Moth Orchid?
Repot annually in spring to refresh soil and provide room for growth. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a White Moth Orchid?
White Moth Orchid can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to moth plant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the White Moth Orchid Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the White Moth Orchid?
White Moth Orchid is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the White Moth Orchid Need?
White Moth Orchid grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. White Moth Orchid is native to South America. In cooler regions, grow White Moth Orchid as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
White Moth Orchid is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Araujia genus — compare its care with other Araujia species on PlantoScan.
Araujia is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
White Moth Orchid thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Araujia odorata (Hook. & Arn.) Fontella & Goyder, family Apocynaceae (first published in Phytotaxa 26: 11 (2011)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: White Moth Orchid is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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