{"product_id":"ludisia-discolor-jewel-orchid-large-ex-propagation-clumps","title":"Ludisia discolor – Jewel Orchid – Large Ex-Propagation Clumps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese substantial Ludisia discolor clumps have been part of our propagation stock and are now ready for a new pot and a new home. They contain a dense framework of established stems with multiple leafy shoots—far more developed than the small starter plants usually offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClumps like these are rarely available for sale. They offer the opportunity to grow on a substantial jewel orchid display or divide an established plant into smaller clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact plant photographed for your selected listing or option.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each clump is individually photographed and available as a one-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e One large, established ex-propagation clump, exactly as pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple shoots arising from a substantial mass of older stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, velvety leaves with fine pink to copper-coloured veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature stock plant with visible old pruning cuts and cosmetic marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready for fresh growing mix and a roomier pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of each photographed plant only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photograph of your selected plant, including its shape, foliage, old cut stems and cosmetic marks. These are established propagation plants with their own individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout These Stock Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants have been used to produce cuttings, so they have visible cut stem ends, older leafless sections and an irregular, branching structure. This is their propagation history—not a recently trimmed plant being presented as a perfect foliage specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect some older leaf marks, scarring and cosmetic imperfections. Their appeal is the substantial established clump and the many shoots already present. With fresh mix and room to spread, they can be grown on into a fuller display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReady for Repotting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese clumps are ready to move beyond their current nursery pots. Choose a slightly wider pot with drainage holes to accommodate the spreading stems, rather than a much deeper or oversized container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse a fine, moisture-retentive but airy jewel orchid mix. Ludisia is a terrestrial orchid, so coarse orchid bark alone is not suitable. Keep leafy shoots above the mix rather than burying the entire clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can retain the clump as one plant or divide it carefully, keeping roots and healthy shoots together wherever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or bright shade. Protect the foliage from strong direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix lightly moist, not waterlogged. Avoid allowing the entire root ball to become completely dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm indoor conditions are suitable. Protect from frost and cold draughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate humidity with gentle airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fine, airy terrestrial orchid mix that retains some moisture while draining freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply diluted fertiliser during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLudisia discolor is primarily grown for its patterned foliage, but also produces upright spikes of small white flowers with yellow centres. These clumps are sold as foliage plants; flowering at the time of supply is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTransport\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLudisia has fleshy stems that can snap during handling and transport. We pack carefully, but some stem breakage or leaf damage may occur, particularly with these crowded, branching clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy broken stem sections can often be used as cuttings. Place them in a suitable lightly moist propagation mix, with a node in contact with the mix and the leaves above it. 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