{"product_id":"ludisia-discolour-var-alba-jewel-orchid","title":"Ludisia Discolour Var. Alba (Jewel Orchid) - Exact Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLudisia discolor var. alba is a striking terrestrial jewel orchid grown primarily for its velvety green foliage and intricate silvery-white veining. Unlike many orchids that are prized mainly for their flowers, this variety makes a beautiful foliage plant year-round. Mature plants can also produce delicate spikes of small white flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Typically reaches about 6–12 inches tall, with flower spikes occasionally extending higher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate under warm, humid conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spreads gradually through creeping rhizomes, forming a fuller clump over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-Friendliness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"53\" width=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/5700\/2977\/files\/Pet_friendly_2.jpg?v=1732406176\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-toxic to pets. Safe for cats and dogs, making it a great choice for pet-friendly homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers medium to bright indirect light. Avoid strong direct sunlight, which can scorch or fade the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the soil lightly and consistently moist, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid letting the plant sit in soggy soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appreciates moderate to high humidity, ideally around 50–70%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers temperatures between 18–27°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below about 15°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a loose, moisture-retentive but well-draining mix. A blend of fine orchid bark, coco coir or peat, perlite, and sphagnum moss works well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed lightly with a diluted balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during active growth. Reduce feeding during slower winter growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove yellowing or damaged leaves and spent flower spikes as needed. Long stems can be trimmed to encourage fuller growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Repot every 1–2 years or when the plant becomes crowded. A shallow pot is suitable because the rhizomes tend to spread horizontally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003ePro Tip: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewel orchids prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econsistent moisture rather than the drying cycle used for many epiphytic orchids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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