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Ludisia discolor

jewel orchid

Species Record #: gw1094252

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Botanical Information:

Genus: Ludisia

Family: Orchidaceae

Author: (Ker-Gawl.) A. Rich.

Synonyms: Haemaria discolor

What do these terms mean?

Ludisia discolor
   by Herbert_
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Remarks:
Lovely and tough little terrestrial orchid grown more for it's leaves than for the bloom, although the flowers are very cute. This orchid prefers very low light and to be on the dry side in winter. Ordinary potting soil is fine.

    by Nigella    more remarks...

Ratings
overall9.0
how easy  10.0
flower10.0
foliage9.0
propagaten/a
fragrance3.0
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