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Orchid, Jewel Orchid, Variegated Ludisia 'Dawsoniana'

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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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Species
discolor (DIS-kol-or)
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Synonym
Gonogona discolor
Haemaria discolor
Goodyera discolor
Orchiodes discolor
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
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

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

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

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