Jewel Orchid
Taxonomy
Ludisia discolor 'Green Velvet'
Ludisia
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Jewel Orchid
How often to water your Jewel Orchid
every 9
Jewel Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Jewel Orchid in your home
a window
Jewel Orchid may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Jewel Orchid in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Jewel Orchid
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Jewel Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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What does she need? #JewelOrchid My jewel orchid is growing out a bit crazy. I’m not sure what she needs. Does she need support to grow upwards like a monstera? Is she just going to grow down and out like a pothos? Should I chop her back so she can grow fuller? I’m not sure what she needs but I know it’s something. #OrchidLovers #whatsmyplantneed
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New leaves don't unfurl #JewelOrchid
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My #JewelOrchid is beginning to bloom, and patience is not my forte so I can’t wait until all of the little tiny buds open up to post about it 🤭 There are two fully open and six about to bloom, with more close behind! 😍🌿🤍 Look how tiny and delicate they are! And I have to say, I find this much easier to care for than a traditional orchid—though I think I’m getting the hang of that! I’m going to start collecting jewel orchids, because I’ve been seeing some with truly beautiful leaves out there! @CourtlyKingfern has one that’s to die for. And I think @Prentyce might too if I remember correctly? Anyway. I love this. It’s lovely. So pretty. So dainty. I need more. The end. ♥️🌿🤗 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy #FloweringPlants #OrchidLovers #PLANTMAFIA #babevila
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Hi #JewelOrchid
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I went to one of my fave plant shops today and bought this Jewel Orchid! I will ponder on a name, but I wanted to post her because she's so pretty!! Any tips?? #jewelorchid #newplants #orchidlovers #happyplants #plantaddict #jesssjungle
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Does it like humidity #JewelOrchid
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When does the African Orchid normally bloom and does anyone have a photo of the bloom? #JewelOrchid
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Just got this guy! Any tips for it appreciated! Any pot recommendations? #JewelOrchid
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Any tips? Recently bought and repotted. Have watered twice (once when repotting and once when soil 50% dry). Leaves are curling a little bit #JewelOrchid
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Jewel orchid tips My jewel orchid is surviving not thriving i need some tips or tricks or anything who also own this plant i would really appreciate anything!🫰🏻 The picture of plant is from few months ago just here for reference.
Care Summary for Jewel Orchid
Jewel Orchid
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.