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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Plant Height: 6-8 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Pubescent, dark green with distinctive white mid-vein.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Jewel Orchid
Also sold as:
  • Ludisia discolor var. nigricans

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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2023-03-20
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2023-02-20
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2023-02-20
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2023-02-20
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2023-02-20
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-09-18
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