Ludisia discolor Jewel Orchid Starter Plants (2) - Bare Root Tissue Culture
About This Plant
Ludisia discolor, commonly known as the Jewel Orchid, is a tropical houseplant prized for velvety dark green foliage with shimmering metallic veins. This listing features two starter plants grown from tissue culture, not cuttings. They are slow-rooting and arrive bare root with the original soil pod wrapped to protect developing roots.
What You Will Receive
2 Ludisia discolor starter plants, grown from tissue culture (not cuttings). Plants ship bare root with the original soil pod securely wrapped. Each plant is in a developing state and may have lightly established or very small root systems. 2-inch nursery pots are used for cultivation, but the pots are not included.
Growing/Planting Information
Common name: Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor)
- Plant Type: Tropical Orchid Houseplant
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Light: Bright indirect light to low light
- Soil: Well-draining orchid or tropical plant mix
- Water: Keep soil lightly moist; avoid prolonged soggy conditions
- USDA Zone (outdoors): 10–11; commonly grown indoors elsewhere
Notes: Plants may ship dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season and shipping needs. Each plant varies naturally in size, foliage density, color, and leaf pattern. Listing photos show a mature plant for reference only; actual plants will be smaller and may differ in appearance.
Live Plant Notice
Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.
Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.
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