{"product_id":"ludisia-discolor-jewel-orchid","title":"Ludisia discolor - Jewel Orchid","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike most orchids grown for their flowers, \u003ci\u003eLudisia discolor\u003c\/i\u003e is treasured for its velvety, deep burgundy leaves etched with fine pink or coppery veins that shimmer in the light. Compact and low-growing, it makes a beautiful tabletop or terrarium-style houseplant and is far more forgiving than many traditional orchids. In winter, it may also reward patient growers with delicate white flowers held on upright stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLudisia discolor\u003c\/i\u003e (discolouring, referring to the contrast between the dark upper leaf surface and paler underside)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormerly grouped with other jewel orchids under various genera, \u003ci\u003eLudisia\u003c\/i\u003e is now recognised as its own distinct genus within the Orchidaceae family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaemaria discolor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJewel Orchid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, including southern China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia, where it grows along forest floors in warm, humid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light but tolerates lower light levels well. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves and dull their rich colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep the compost lightly and evenly moist during active growth. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter, but do not let the soil dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEnjoys higher humidity but adapts well to average household levels. Performs especially well in kitchens, bathrooms, or with the help of a pebble tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a well-draining but moisture-retentive mix, such as fine orchid bark combined with compost and perlite. Repot every 2–3 years or when the plant becomes crowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every 3–4 waters during the growing season with a diluted orchid or balanced houseplant fertiliser. Pause feeding in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIdeal temperature range is 18–26°C. Avoid cold draughts and temperatures below 12°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNon-toxic. Considered safe for pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf stems become leggy over time, they can be gently pinned down onto the soil surface – they will root where they touch and help create a fuller plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLudisia grows horizontally rather than upright, spreading slowly to form a dense, low clump over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJewel orchids like \u003ci\u003eLudisia discolor\u003c\/i\u003e evolved to thrive on shaded forest floors, which is why they cope so well with lower light levels indoors compared to most orchids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":57701471322493,"sku":"6661146838671","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":42286342865149,"sku":"CF1464","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/jewel-orchid-ludisia-discolor-742228.jpg?v=1674164126","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/ludisia-discolor-jewel-orchid","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}