A refined and well-known cultivar of Anoectochilus, ‘Silver Heart’ is prized for its dark, velvety foliage highlighted by a broad, silvery central venation. The contrast between the deep green leaf surface and metallic silver patterning gives this plant a strong, balanced appearance that suits both collectors and first-time jewel orchid growers.
Care
Light: Bright filtered light or light shade. Avoid direct sun.
Water: Keep evenly moist at all times. Do not allow to dry out.
Temperature: Warm growing. Ideally 18–28 °C.
Humidity: Moderate to high humidity preferred.
Media: Fine, moisture-retentive but free-draining mix. Moss-based media suits well.
Feeding: Very light feeding during active growth only.
Key Characteristics
Foliage: Dark green velvety leaves with prominent silver central veining
Growth Habit: Creeping terrestrial orchid
Plant Size: Compact, slow-growing
Colour Expression: Stable and consistent across plants
Best Use: Terrariums or protected indoor growing
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are dispatched on a rolling basis.
Most orders ship within 3–5 business days, depending on biosecurity processing, weather, and order size.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only.
Biosecurity Fees:
WA & TAS: $20 per order
NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and cover mandatory plant health certification.
Important:
A physical address is required for certification (delivery to PO Boxes is still allowed).
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