Jewel orchids (Ludisia discolor), also known as tiger orchids, are a type of terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. These easy-to-grow, low-light-tolerant orchids are prized more for their ...

This week’s list comes from “Bloom: The Secrets of Growing Flowering Houseplants Year-Round” (Quarto Publishing Group, 2022) by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf; it’s a highly desirable volume for those with an ...

If you've found yourself falling in love with the delicate beauty of orchids, you're in luck: There are a lot of different plants to choose from! There are orchids native to every continent except ...

Q: I really want to grow an orchid, but I'm so scared. What help can you give a beginner like me? A: One way you might deal with your fear is to realize that growing an orchid does not put you in a ...

Here are your mystery plants for the week of October 26. Great job gardeners! Jewel orchid – Ludisia discolor is a beautiful, carefree orchid. Native to Asia, this orchid is usually found growing in a ...

Plant: Jewel orchid, known botanically as Haemaria or Ludisia discolor.Origin: Malay archipelago. Characteristics: Spikes of miniature, long-lasting white orchids with yellow throats appear by ...

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Q. Is it time to move orchids outside? -- Janis R. A. Yes! Once the night temperatures are consistently approaching 60 degrees, almost all orchids will benefit from living outside. Higher light plants ...