A Southeast Asian terrestrial orchid grown not for its flowers but for velvety leaves shimmering with metallic golden veins like embroidered fabric.
Description
Jewel orchids have soft, dark velvety leaves marked with shining gold, red, or silver veining. Small white flowers with bright yellow markings appear on tall stems in winter.
Cultivation
Unlike most orchids, jewel orchids grow in soil rather than bark. They need humidity, moderate watering, and bright filtered light. They thrive in terrariums.
Uses
Grown primarily for their luminous foliage rather than blooms, jewel orchids are favorites of terrarium enthusiasts and indoor plant collectors who like rare living-jewel effects.
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