General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 inches to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 6 inches to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
Other: Greenish-yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Jewel Orchid
  • Lightning Orchid

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Location: Indiana zone 5
Date: 2014-07-13
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-02-13
Location: Brea, CA
Date: 2011-10-01
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-02-13
Uploaded by Traijin

photo credit: Arne and Bent Larsen
Uploaded by DigginDirt
Location: Palm Sunday Orchid Show, MI
Date: 2008

photo credit: JMK
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2020-03-10
Comments:
  • Posted by sedumzz (Fairfax VA - Zone 7a) on Jan 9, 2022 10:02 AM concerning plant:
    Also known as the Lightning Orchid, for the veins look like lightning bolts.
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Do they need high humidity and no breeze? by indoorplants Feb 1, 2015 5:37 PM 4
Gorgeous. by indoorplants Jan 28, 2015 8:11 PM 0

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