How to grow Black Jewel Orchid

Ludisia discolor

Dappled Sun
OR
Indoor

Ludisia likes fast draining soil-less potting mix.

The Jewel Orchid is a terrestrial orchid that likes indirect sun light and can be kept indoors.

Transplanting Black Jewel Orchid

After flowering this orchid is ready to be transplanted in March.

Black Jewel Orchid is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

How long does Black Jewel Orchid take to grow?

These estimates for how long Black Jewel Orchid takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Black Jewel Orchid Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin discolor meaning “of different colours”

Other names for Black Jewel Orchid

Jeweled ludisia, Haemaria discolor, Jewel orchid

Footnotes

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