Jewel orchid
Ludisia discolor · Family Orchidaceae
Also known as: ludisia, foliage orchid
- Light
- Shade to partial shade
- Watering
- Every 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Pet-safe
- Yes
Care
Where to put it
Bright bathroom, living room or bedroom; grown for its velvety leaves.
Light
Prefers bright shade or low indirect light; no direct sun.
Watering
Keep the compost lightly moist, never waterlogged.
About the plant
The jewel orchid is grown more for its leaves than its flowers: dark and velvety, with shimmering pink veins. It is terrestrial and likes shade. It flowers on spikes of small white flowers.
Origin
Native to South-East Asia and southern China, where it grows on the damp, shady forest floor.
What it likes
- Shade or partial shade
- Potting mix kept slightly moist
- High humidity
What it dislikes
- Direct sun
- Soggy potting mix
- Dry air
Did you know?
Unlike most potted orchids, it lives on the forest floor, not on trees.
