General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Pubescent, dark green with attractive light veins.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Winter
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Jewel Orchid
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Ludisia discolor
  • Synonym: Ludisia discolor var. dawsoniana

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Date: 2021-08-08
Comments:
  • Posted by Australis (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Zone 10a) on Aug 12, 2021 8:27 PM concerning plant:
    Normally this entry would be under the parent species, Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor), since the original botanical name is a synonym. However, a selected strain from that variety seems to be in commerce now under the cultivar name 'Dawsoniana', so this entry is separate for that purpose.

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