Flowers. Jewel orchids aren’t typically grown for their flowers, which are pale compared to the beautifully marked foliage. However, cute flowers can add to the beauty of your plant. Jewel orchids tend to bloom during late fall or winter.

2024年9月18日 · Jewel orchids (Ludisia discolor), also known as tiger orchids, are a type of terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. These easy-to-grow, low-light-tolerant orchids are prized more for their veined, iridescent foliage than for their relatively unshowy flowers.

2024年2月7日 · With its maroon, almost black leaves, the jewel orchid (Ludisia discolor) is an eye-catching, easy-to-grow houseplant. Yes, it does flower, but the petite white flowers often take a backstage role to the plant's bold, velvety foliage—which often features red, gold, and salmon-colored contrasting veins.

2021年2月4日 · Jewel orchid is the species plant with deep green leaves and pink veins running through them. Like all jewel orchid cultivars, Ludisia discolor has whitish or creamy flowers blooming on the end of long erect stalks. The black velvet jewel orchid has stunning dark leaves that are almost black.

2020年11月21日 · Unlike other orchids, the Jewel Orchid offers year-round beauty, should be planted in traditional soil and is easily propagated. Let’s take a deeper look at the unique features, needs, and care practices of the Jewel Orchid to set you up for growing success.

The Jewel Orchid or Ludisia discolor is unlike all other Orchids we grow in our homes because as a houseplant the Jewel Orchid is prized for its foliage rather than its flowers.

2024年3月15日 · Orchids have long been prized for their beautiful blooms, but the recent rise of jewel orchids now offer an exciting alternative. Instead of their flowers, these gorgeous species are coveted for their stunning leaves. Honestly, like nothing I’ve ever seen before.