This plant cannot be shipped to the state of Hawaii.
Ludochilus 'Sea Turtle' is a hybrid between the two jewel orchids known as Ludisia discolor and Anoectochilus formosanus. Unconventionally, the genus name is a portmanteau of the two parents. Mature leaves are deep maroon with shimmering white to pink venation that quite resembles the shells of its namesake. This terrestrial Orchid will do best grown in a terrarium with medium to low light.
Care of Ludochilus 'Sea Turtle':
Part shade, temp. 50-90 degrees, 6 to 8 in. tall, will trail 10-12 in. easy grower, winter bloomer.
Family: Orchidaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
This plant cannot be shipped to the state of Hawaii.
Ludochilus 'Sea Turtle' is a hybrid between the two jewel orchids known as Ludisia discolor and Anoectochilus formosanus. Unconventionally, the genus name is a portmanteau of the two parents. Mature leaves are deep maroon with shimmering white to pink venation that quite resembles the shells of its namesake. This terrestrial Orchid will do best grown in a terrarium with medium to low light.
Care of Ludochilus 'Sea Turtle':
Part shade, temp. 50-90 degrees, 6 to 8 in. tall, will trail 10-12 in. easy grower, winter bloomer.
Family: Orchidaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot.