Ludochilus 'Sea Turtle'

(Lus. discolor var. nigrescens x Anct. formosanus)

-Jewel orchid

Showing a resemblance to its descendant the well-known Ludisia discolor, the leaves are a velvety dark green and much like its relative can develop perfect hues of deep maroon. The veining can vary in color from plant to plant and runs parallel to the center of the leaf. We typically see plants with metallic silver or grayish white. Growths consist of large rosettes of leaves similar to the shape of the Ludisia discolor and will form on average every 1 1/2" to 2". The Ludochilus 'Sea Turtle' is a stunning example of a hybrid. Because it's slightly more difficult to come by than some of the other Jewel varieties, it’s a must have addition to an already established Jewel collection as well as a beautiful center piece for a modest enthusiast.

This is a great starter plant for someone looking to enter the world of Jewel orchids as the care requirements are minimal.

While the Ludochilus 'Sea Turtle' is not considered a miniature variety, this plant is ideal for larger sized vivariums and terrariums or smaller ones with regular grooming. They will form beautiful, glittering, full clusters of foliage once established.

Favored by both hobbyists and professional growers, this orchid grows slightly faster and can tolerate a larger temperature range than many other varieties of Jewels.

If this item is listed as "Out Of Stock", please head over to our In Vitro page for pre-orders on plants that will be available in the future.

*Top choice for beginners

*Top choice for planters and glass terrariums

Ludochilus 'Sea Turtle' (Lus. discolor var. nigrescens x Anct. formosanus)

SKU: 002LSTC13

$16.00

Whats included with this item?

One live, juvenile Ludochilus 'Sea Turtle' (Lus. discolor var. nigrescens x Anct. formosanus) Jewel orchid.

One 2 inch nursery pot.

One temporary terrarium for use during shipping.

3oz (min) Pars Terra Mix.

Sphagnum moss for soil top layer.

Our live arrival guarantee.

Our orchids and media are 100% chemical fertilizer and pesticide free, making them safe for delicate environments such as vivariums.

Upon receipt of your order, your orchid will be carefully removed from the vessel it was grown in and placed into a 2" nursery pot. The orchid you will receive is well established, rooted & hardened off.

We believe in providing your new orchid with the foundation it needs to thrive before it even leaves our nursery. All orchids will ship pre-potted in terrestrial orchid media that has been mixed fresh by hand exclusively by PA Orchid Exchange at no additional cost. We use only the highest quality dust-free ingredients sourced from the most reputable manufactures. To read more about our custom terrestrial orchid media please visit our Pars Terrae Mix page. (If you prefer to have your plant shipped bare root, please specify in the notes section of the checkout page).

We guarantee your orchid will arrive free of pests!

*The orchids pictured are an example of the typical appearance of orchids of this species from our collection and not representative of the exact plant that will be shipped.
General care for most orchids includes maintaining appropriate moisture levels and proper lighting, in that order. While most orchids can adapt to different light levels in the average home, very few can tolerate being too wet or too dry for extended periods of time. It is for this reason so many people are intimidated by the idea of keeping orchids.

So how do you water your new orchid?

We recommend investing in a low-cost spray bottle or mister. They can be found almost everywhere from grocery and hardware stores to garden centers and beauty supply stores. We promise it doesn't need to be anything special! You will use the mister to water your orchid rather than poring water into the media. This insures even distribution of the water and allows it to be soaked up rather than running through.

Your plant will come with a very light layer of sphagnum moss on top of the media, this provides two benefits:

1) It helps retain the right amount of moisture in the media beneath it.

2) It works as a built in water meter!

When the sphagnum moss is 95% dry and a little spongy, mist it directly until it's moist again. Feel free to give it a couple of extra sprays to ensure the water penetrates the sphagnum. Mist the whole surface of the sphagnum, not just the base of the plant. Remember, you want the water evenly distributed. Our Pars Terrae Mix is designed to allow just the right amount of water to be retained (chronic over-waterers rejoice!). That's it! Avoid pouring water into the media and never use ice cubes.

Jewel orchids are some of the lowest maintenance, easiest to grow orchids. It is for this reason they are typically recommended for beginning enthusiasts.

In terms of moisture and temperature, this species appreciates typical tropical conditions however, because our plants ship hardened off, they will be more tolerant of slightly cooler, dryer climates such as a typical home or office. Please see our Extras menu for our cost effective 2-in-1 digital temperature/humidity monitor.

Jewel orchids prefer slightly lower light levels than most plants, making them a great choice for a room with low or artificial light.

Natural lighting should be medium, indirect or filtered and never direct sun.

Ludochilus 'Sea Turtle' (Lus. discolor var. nigrescens x Anct. formosanus)

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