Ludisia discolor, commonly known as the Jewel Orchid, is a unique tropical houseplant prized for its velvety dark green foliage highlighted by shimmering metallic veins. Unlike many orchids grown primarily for their flowers, this species is admired for its ornamental leaves, making it an attractive addition to indoor plant collections and terrariums.
This listing includes 2 Ludisia discolor starter plants grown from tissue culture, not cuttings. These young plants naturally develop roots very slowly. Root systems may be lightly established, extremely small, or still developing at the time of shipment, while the plants themselves remain healthy. Each plant is shipped bare root with its original soil pod carefully wrapped to help protect the developing roots during transit. Please do not remove or disturb the soil pod upon arrival.
Shipping Size & Condition
- Includes 2 Ludisia discolor (Jewel Orchid) starter plants
- Grown in 2-inch nursery pots
- 2-inch nursery pots are NOT included
- Not fully rooted into the 2-inch nursery pots
- Grown from tissue culture (not cuttings)
- Root systems may be lightly established, very small, or still developing
- Ships bare root with the original soil pod securely wrapped
- Each plant is naturally unique in size, foliage, and coloration
Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.
Important Note:
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.
- Includes 2 Ludisia discolor (Jewel Orchid) starter plants
- Grown from tissue culture, not cuttings
- Naturally slow-rooting species
- Root systems may be lightly established or still developing
- Grown in 2-inch nursery pots for cultivation
- 2-inch nursery pots are not included
- Ships bare root with the original soil pod wrapped
- Velvety foliage with distinctive metallic veining
- Excellent indoor houseplant and terrarium specimen
- Each live plant varies naturally in size, color, and leaf pattern
- 2 live Ludisia discolor starter plants
- 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