Ludisia discolor

Jewel Orchid

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Stunning foliage orchid with dark reddish-brown leaves featuring silver veins. Grown primarily for decorative leaves rather than flowers. Native to Asian forests.
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Plant Details

Common Name Jewel Orchid
Family Orchidaceae
Genus Ludisia
Species Discolor
Origin Southeast Asia
Blooming Small white flowers on spikes, winter/spring, foliage dominant
Leaf Color Dark red/brown with silver veins
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Fibrous peat mixed with perlite and bark chips for drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; high humidity required

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Sunlight & Care

Low to medium indirect light only; direct sun scorches leaves

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Fertilization

Weak liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Remove spent flower spikes and yellowing basal leaves carefully

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
61° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 95%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 3000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
40 – 120
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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