Ludisia discolor Jewel Orchid Starter Plants (2) - Bare Root Tissue Culture

About This Plant

Ludisia discolor, commonly known as the Jewel Orchid, is prized for velvety dark green foliage with shimmering metallic veins. This tropical orchid is primarily grown for its ornamental leaves and makes a unique indoor plant or terrarium specimen.

What You Will Receive

2 Ludisia discolor starter plants grown from tissue culture (not cuttings). They are shipped bare root with the original soil pod carefully wrapped to protect developing roots. Starter plants are placed in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation, but the pots are not included in the shipment. Root systems may be lightly established, very small, or still developing at the time of arrival.

• Includes 2 Ludisia discolor starter plants
• Grown from tissue culture, not cuttings
• Slow-rooting species; root systems may be lightly established or developing
• Starter plants placed in 2-inch nursery pots (pots not included)
• Ships bare root with original soil pod wrapped for protection
• Foliage: velvety dark green with metallic veining; natural variation among plants
• Ideal for indoor use as a houseplant or terrarium specimen

• Live Ludisia discolor starter plants (2)
• Original soil pod
• Protective shipping wrap

Common Name: Jewel Orchid
Scientific Name: Ludisia discolor
Plant Type: Tropical Orchid Houseplant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Small white flowers with yellow centers
Sunlight: Bright indirect light to low light
Soil: Well-draining orchid or tropical plant mix
Water: Keep soil lightly moist; avoid prolonged soggy conditions
USDA Zone: 10–11 (outdoors); commonly grown indoors elsewhere

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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