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Species Orchid, Jewel Orchid, Variegated Ludisia

Ludisiadiscolor var. nigrescens

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Ludisia discolor var. nigrescens by wormfood
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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ludisia (loo-DIS-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Haemaria discolor var. nigrescens
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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