Light
Low indirect • approx. 1,000–5,000 lux




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Ludisia discolor 'Alba' offers a softer version of jewel-orchid foliage, with velvety leaves in pale olive to silvery green crossed by fine light venation instead of the darker, red-backed look more often associated with the species. It grows through creeping stems that root at the nodes and gradually form a low clump, usually around 10–20 cm tall, making it well suited to terrariums, shallow pots, and shaded shelves.
Bright but indirect light, evenly moist organic substrate, warm temperatures around 18–26 °C, and humidity from roughly 60–80% help it stay lush. White flowers can appear on upright spikes, but the foliage remains the main attraction year-round. This cultivar is considered non-toxic and is easiest to propagate by division or stem sections with rooted nodes.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Low indirect • approx. 1,000–5,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~10–25% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive + airy • Steady-moist • Organic-forward • Fine
Temperature
Ideal: 18–26 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Creeping terrestrial orchid.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 20 cm • Max. spread: 30 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic & Pet Friendly
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Ludisia discolor
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Do not leave outside below
15°C
This plant is best kept indoors and should not be treated as an outdoor plant in European climates.
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