Description
Bring elegance to your home with Ludisia ‘Jade’—a beautiful Jewel Orchid with velvety foliage. Ludisia ‘Jade,’ also known as the Jewel Orchid, features velvety green leaves with subtle silver veining and delicate, white flowers. Its compact size and elegant appearance make it a prized plant for collectors.
Full Botanical Name: Ludisia discolour ‘Jade’
Common Names: Jade Jewel Orchid, Black Jewel Orchid
Country and/or Region of Origin: Native to Southeast Asia, particularly in regions like Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Prefers shaded, humid environments, typically found growing on forest floors or as epiphytes in rainforests
Care Information:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate low light conditions; avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn
Ideal Room: Suitable for living rooms, bathrooms, or kitchens with indirect sunlight and high humidity
Feeding: Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer
Humidity: Prefers high humidity; mist the plant regularly or use a humidity tray to increase moisture levels around it
Ideal Temperature: Best kept between 65°F and 80°F (18°C to 27°C)
Watering: Water when the top inch of soil becomes dry. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy, and avoid letting it sit in water
Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic to pets and children
Soil Type: Use a well-draining potting mix enriched with organic matter such as peat or coco coir
Propagation: Propagates easily through division; separate offsets from the main plant and pot them separately
Eventual Height and Spread: Typically grows up to 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) tall and 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) wide
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Pests and Treatment: Check for pests like aphids and mealybugs; treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil if necessary
Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its pot
Pruning: Prune dead or damaged leaves regularly to maintain the plant’s shape
Air Purification: Helps purify the air by removing toxins and improving indoor air quality
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