Orchid, Jewel Orchid, Variegated Ludisia 'Dawsoniana'
Ludisiadiscolor

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ludisia (loo-DIS-ee-uh)
Species: discolor (DIS-kol-or)

Synonym:Gonogona discolor

Synonym:Haemaria discolor

Synonym:Goodyera discolor

Synonym:Orchiodes discolor

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Succulent

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Dark/Black

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting