Jewel orchid varieties - Macodes, Ludisia, Anoectochilius etc
Please note, this plant - and any plant with the bright terracotta background - is located at our Church street shop. Please specify which shop you would like to collect it from in the notes section of the checkout and we will be able to tell you when it will be ready for collection.
If you have ordered for delivery please just sit back and await its arrival!
These ‘jewel orchids’ are part of a variety of terrestrial (ground) growing plants, originating from South-East Asia. They grow underneath forest canopy, on the jungle floor, in high humidity, staying moist for extended periods of time. Jewel orchids are unlike regular orchids, and are grown for their velvety foliage that has stunning shimmery detail. Not commonly found in plant shops, they make great houseplants and are also perfect for closed terrariums. These specimens have been grown in their preferred substrate, sphagnum moss, but they can also be grown in houseplant soil.
Rating- Easy-Moderate
LOVES- High humidity, moist soil, bright indirect light. Repotting every four years
HATES- Heat sources (eg radiators), direct sun, drying out fully
Pot dimension 5.5cm