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    • Photo of Ludisia discolor var. nigrescens foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Ludisia discolor var. nigrescens

    Also Known As

    • Ludisia discolor var. nigricans

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 3"-12"
    • W: 6"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

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    Ludisia discolor var. nigrescens plant details

    Ludisia discolor var. nigrescens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial orchid with black and green foliage. In fall and winter flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ludisia discolor var. nigrescens

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black and green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ludisia discolor var. nigrescens

    USDA Zones: 10b - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ludisia discolor var. ‘Nigrescens’ , a rare form of the popular Jewel orchid, is a lovely houseplant featuring velvety, dark olive green foliage with a central stripe. Spikes of white flowers bloom up to 12” above the foliage. Prefers a consistently moist, but not waterlogged, heavy peat-based potting medium. Loves medium to bright indirect light in the home, ideally in an east or north facing window.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Ludisia discolor var. nigrescens plant

    How to Grow Ludisia discolor var. nigrescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Ludisia discolor

    aka Gonogona discolor, Goodyera discolor, Haemaria discolor, Orchiodes discolor, Jewel Orchid, Species Orchid

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Orchid

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Ludisia discolor by Patricia Cunningham
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