Ludisia discolor (orhideea bijuterie)

Ludisia discolor is a very special orchid, with velvety leaves and white flowers, giving the plant a unique appearance. Also known as the diamond or ruby orchid, Ludisia is not demanding at all, adapting very easily to any environment.
This botanical orchid species has a wide distribution, from northern India to Southeast Asia, north of southwest China and south to Malaysia and Indonesia. In China, it inhabits swampy forest areas at altitudes between 950 – 1000 m, in the provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Hainan. There are reports of the species from many mountainous regions in Vietnam, from Cha Pa in the north to Dalat in the south, but only one of the locations includes altitude indications, with the species found at 1200 m.
Currently, two variants of the species are known, namely Ludisia discolor “Alba”, an albino variety, and Ludisia discolor “Nigricens”, a mutation frequently encountered under the name “black velvet”.
Note: Attention, the stems of this variety are very sensitive.
Check the care guide for Ludisia on the Blog.

Height with pot included: 20 -30 cm