Ludisia discolor- Jewel Orchid...Check out her velvety leaves! The velvety deep purple/green leaves are lined with bright pink pinstripes! Out of all the Orchids I have had over the years the Ludisia discolor is definitely the easiest I have had the pleasure to own. Unlike other fussy Orchids, she grows in soil rather than the air she also prefers shade making her very easy to care for. I only have a small batch of these, all about to flowe.
Care: Medium to low light with be fine. Keep the soil moist and water about every 10 days. Take care not to have her sitting in water. When I water my plants I always check the soil first by sticking my finger about 3 cm down to check if it still feels damp I also tend to look underneath the plant at the drainage holes and if the soil is damp I hold off until next time. I generally feed all my plants once a month or weakly weekly.
Provided her with a good level of humidity, this will really help her flourish also help stop their tips from going brown and crispy! You can help raise the humidity by misting regularly, placing your plants on a moist pebbles tray also grouping your plants closer together or even a humidifier.
Pot size is 12cm
The total height is approximately 22-29cm tall
Ludisia discolor - Jewel Orchid
Your plant will be wrapped like a present!
Before leaving all plants are inspected watered and pruned if necessary. Your new plant is then bagged to keep the soil moist and to ensure that the soil stays in the pot. The rest of the plants will be carefully wrapped kraft paper then surrounded in cushioned paper or biodegradable peanuts. Once all snug it's placed in a special design holder that will keep your plants secure with more cushioning if needed. You plant is place upright not on its side then placed in it well-marked box. Take a look at my shipping process
POSTAGE & DELIVERY TIMES:
UK
Parcels containing plants are only shipped Mondays and Tuesdays mornings ONLY. Any orders containing plants placed after 12:30 pm on Tuesdays will be shipped the following Monday. This is to limit travel times over the weekends and to prevent loss of stock and to make sure your plant arrives in the best condition.
If you are ordering more that one plant in most cases these will be safely shipped together in the same box however if this is not possible I will send them to you separately.
Outside the UK
NOTICE: If the weather is too cold I would reconsider ordering at the colder time of the year if outside of the UK I will soon be getting heat pack to ensure your plant gets to you in the best condition possible any questions please message me.
Your plant should arrive within 1-4 business days of being posted or couriered.
For other E.U countries, this can take from 5-7 days. These times may be a little longer for customers in rural or semi-rural areas. If you have any question about your order please contact me.