Jewel Orchid
Ludisia discolor
Family: Orchidaceae
Jewel Orchid grows in low to bright indirect light and prefers rich loose organic soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Jewel Orchid
Jewel Orchid growing information includes sunlight requirements of Low to bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Rich loose organic soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Jewel Orchid as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years.
Plant Overview
Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor) is listed in the Orchidaceae family and categorized as a orchid with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1123
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Plant type
- Orchid
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Jewel Orchid is listed for low to bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich loose organic soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Low to bright indirect light
- Soil
- Rich loose organic soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-4 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.