Jewel Orchid Care

Jewel Orchid Care

Jewel Orchid Care

Jewel Orchids are stunning rare orchids grown for their foliage rather than their flowers. 


Popular varieties: Macodes Petola, Ludisia Discolor, shop all Jewel Orchids


Light: 

  • Medium to bright filtered light
  • No direct sun 

Water: 

  • Allow to dry slightly between waterings. Thrives in high humidity. 
  • Don’t like sitting in soggy conditions (prone to rotting)

Humidity: 

  • Humidity is super beneficial 
  • They do well in glass terrariums 

Soil Type: 

  • Epiphytic; can grow well in 100% sphagnum moss 

Toxicity Level: 

  • Non-toxic to animals 

Additional Information:

  • Not heavy feeders; fertilize a couple times a year with an orchid specific fertilizer 
  • Does not like it too hot or too cold; do not like temperatures below 50 degrees 
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West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty Palm, Euphorbia, Cordyline, Philodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Palms, Monstera, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Midnight, Pothos, Kentia Palm, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver Splash, Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron Cordatum, Pothos, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos

Away from the window: Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.