Calisi and his T & C Terrarium website. Expect plants in about 2 months.

Ludisia discolor 'Nigrescens', often referred to as "black velvet" Ludisia discolor var. Index to Jewel Orchid Culture Pages We offer our jewels after they have been removed from the flask, planted, and hardened off for 6 to 8 weeks before shipping, for $3 each.

As terrestrial orchids, these plants grow in soil and if you choose to cultivate them they should be kept in a pot.Notably, there also exist a few variants of Ludisia.‘Alba’, which is an albino, is pale, while ‘Nigrescens’ is a deep black.
Ludisia discolor var. There are just two types of Ludisia Orchids that are commonly sold. The first is the "Black Jewel Orchid" (see photos above) and this has very dark deep green leaves, almost black looking, with fine white pinstripe markings. Ludisia discolor has some listed varieties, including: Ludisia discolor 'Alba', an albino variety, it’s pale.

Ludisia discolor (Common) This is the normal form of the specie that is commonly available in the market. Ludisia discolor [Ker-Gawl.]A.

1825 var nigrescens Photo courtesy of A.J. Hybrid Jewel Orchids for Wholesale.
Differs from the type because of the lack of reticulation on the leaf. Jewel Orchids Temporarily Sold Out! The veining can vary in color from plant to plant and runs parallel to the center of the leaf, we typically see plants with Ludisia discolor nigrescens is a variety with darker-colored foliage, and Ludisia discolor alba lacks the red pigment, so you get green leaves with light-green-to-silver veins.

ordiana; Ludisia dawsonia; Aside from these two, there is currently very little known about the orchid hybrids and cultivars of Ludisia discolor. Both of these varieties are popular, too. Rich. nigrescens 'Ambrosia' -Jewel Orchid A variety of Ludisia, the leaves are a velvety dark green and much like its relative this plant can develop perfect hues of deep maroon.