jewel orchid
Ludisia discolor
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones11 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Yellow, white
- Foliage color
- Brown/copper, green, purple/lavender
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Jewel orchid (Ludisia discolor) is a houseplant for containers, accents, and shade gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 11 and warmer, down to about 40°F (4°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. Its evergreen leaves mix green, copper, and purple tones. Yellow and white flowers open from early to late spring.
Pairs well with Polka dot plant, Blue star fern, Marble Queen pothos, and Cape primrose.
Native range
Asia, Hainan, and Sumatera.