Ludisia discolor — Enciclopedia

Luce

Low to medium indirect light — this is a 'jewel orchid' grown for its velvety, veined foliage and does not want bright light, which bleaches the leaves. excellent for shadier spots and terrariums.

Acqua

Keep the soil/medium consistently lightly moist (it is a terrestrial orchid of forest floors), never soggy or fully dry. use tepid, low-mineral water and avoid wetting the foliage.

Ludisia discolor Ã¨ la classica orchidea gioiello, coltivata per le sue foglie vellutate marrone-scuro sfumate in nero con venature luccicanti color rame-rosso. Terrestre creeping dei pavimenti forestali ombreggiati e calda, Ã¨ facile in luce bassa e condizioni umide ricche di humus, e produce piccoli fiori bianchi in inverno.

Guida alla cura

Luce

Low to medium indirect light — this is a 'jewel orchid' grown for its velvety, veined foliage and does NOT want bright light, which bleaches the leaves. Excellent for shadier spots and terrariums.

Acqua

Keep the soil/medium consistently lightly moist (it is a terrestrial orchid of forest floors), never soggy or fully dry. Use tepid, low-mineral water and avoid wetting the foliage.

Substrato

Light, humus-rich, free-draining terrestrial mix (fine bark, perlite, sphagnum/leaf mould).

Temperatura e umidità

Warm, 18–27 °C; keep above 15 °C. Loves HIGH humidity — ideal for terrariums.

Concimazione

Feed weakly weekly at quarter strength with a balanced orchid fertilizer during growth.

Potatura

Trim leggy stems to encourage branching; cuttings root very easily in the mix. Remove spent flower spikes. Non-toxic.