Ludisia discolor 'Spiderman'

• This terrestrial orchid is grown for its colourful foliage, as opposed to its flowers.
• Burgundy leaves are covered with a network of orangey veins.
• Tiny white flowers are cute in their own right and appear readily on happy plants.
• Pet-friendly! Easy to grow for beginners.

Care:

• Light: Bright, indirect (east or north window). Direct hot afternoon sun will scorch the leaves.
• Water: Allow the top 30-50% of potting mix to dry between watering; when in doubt, don't water.
• Fertilizer: Use an orchid fertilizer such as Jack's 30-10-10 according to package instructions.
• Other tips: Plants should be potted into undersized containers in which the roots fit snuggly; use sharply-drained potting soil such as Pro-Mix Tropical Plant Mix with extra perlite and small Orchiata added, or New Zealand sphagnum moss with perlite and Orchiata added.