Jewel orchids (Ludisia discolor), also known as tiger orchids, are a type of terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia.

Jewel Orchid Care – Key Takeaways: Potting Considerations. My Jewel orchids grow best in wide, shallow pots rather than narrow, deep pots. This allows their roots to grow outward rather than ...

This week's list is inspired by 'Bloom: The Secrets of Growing Flowering Houseplants Year-Round” (Quarto Publishing Group, 2022) by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf.

Q–I have recently acquired a jewel orchid, which has iridescent bronze leaves with beautiful pink veins. Can you tell me its botanical name and suggest proper care as a house plant? A–You`ve ...

Jewel orchid (Ludisia discolor), a terrestrial plant native to the forest floors of Indonesia and Malaysia, is one of the few of its kind prized for foliage as well as flowers.

This week’s list is inspired by ‘Bloom: The Secrets of Growing Flowering Houseplants Year-Round” (Quarto Publishing Group, 2022) by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf.

An orchid specialist offers tips on looking after your prize plant. ... “The jewel orchid (Ludisia discolor) has stunning foliage and can be a great addition to a bathroom.

Travis Soroka, Ligeophila longibracteata (Orchidaceae), A New Jewel Orchid of the Goodyerinae Subtribe from the Neotropics, Selbyana, Vol. 27, No. 1 (2006), pp. 8-12 ...

Scientific name: Ludisia discolor.Growth habit: An upright to sprawling evergreen orchid growing to 12 inches tall and twice as wide. The leaves are oval in shape with a velvety look; they are red ...

Ludisia discolor (a.k.a. Jewel Orchid) Another shade-loving plant grown for its leaves, Jewel Orchids aren't as fussy to care for as their better-known orchid cousins. The leaves are a deep purple ...