Ludisia discolor Jewel Orchid Starter Plants (2) Bare Root Tissue Culture
$95.00
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. It is valued for its ornamental leaves rather than its flowers, making it a unique addition to indoor spaces and terrariums. This listing features two starter plants grown from tissue culture.
What You Will Receive
Two Ludisia discolor starter plants shipped bare root with the original soil pod securely wrapped. Each plant is grown from tissue culture (not cuttings) and is not fully rooted into a 2-inch nursery pot. Plants may have lightly established roots or be still developing roots at shipment. 2-inch nursery pots are not included.
Growing or Planting Information
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements. Natural variation in size, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.
- Common Name: Jewel Orchid
- Scientific Name: Ludisia discolor
- Plant Type: Tropical Orchid Houseplant
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Flower Color: Small white flowers with yellow centers
- Sunlight: 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: 10–11 (outdoors); commonly grown indoors elsewhere
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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