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Ludisia discolor

Names

Common Names
Black Jewel Orchid, Jewel Orchid

Growth

Height
10-24 inches
Spread
10-15 inches
Growth Rate
1-2 feet per year

Appearance

Bloom Color
White with yellow center
Foliage Color
Dark green to brownish red with pink and white variegation
Fall Foliage Color
Orange to red

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 9-11
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal light: partial shade to partial sun; avoid full sun. Thrives in bright, filtered or indirect light.
Soil Type
Well-drained orchid mix with perlite or vermiculite
Soil Drainage
Excellent drainage with good moisture retention
Soil pH
5.5-6.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Winter
Bloom Time
Winter

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024