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Ludisia discolor
Orchids (Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium)Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Ludisia Jewel Orchid
Scientific Name History
Current accepted name: Ludisia discolor
Previously or alternatively classified as: Haemaria discolor
Dark velvety leaves traced with fine pink-red or copper veins on a creeping terrestrial orchid.
Growth habit: rhizomatous terrestrial.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Easier than many flowering orchids because it is grown mainly for foliage, but it still needs an airy root zone and stable moisture.
Care guide
Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid strong direct sun.
Keep moderately moist while allowing slight drying at the surface.
Airy terrestrial orchid mix with fine bark and moisture-retentive organic material.
Moderate humidity is helpful.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
