Ludisia discolor (“Jewel Orchid”) is a terrestrial orchid
noted more for its beautiful foliage than its flowers.
Jewel Orchids like consistently moist, but not wet, soil with good drainage. I whipped-up my own mix of 60% regular potting soil and 40% grit (volcanic pumice).
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They grow their shallow roots via rhizomes. This grower’s pot wasn’t that deep, but I was shocked when I unpotted it. 
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You can barely see the stubby roots jutting out of their rhizomes!
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Since their roots like to stay near the top of the soil, this shallow bonsai pot seemed a perfect fit.
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Covering the drainage hole with a piece of coffee filter (!), I filled the pot with soil.
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After gently nestling the plants on top of the soil, I fashioned “pins” from floral wire to hold them in place.
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I covered the soil with a thin layer of black “minis” and gave my Jewel Orchid a light watering.
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