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If you have a white mold problem have a read of our disease article. It can be particularly bad on plants that cluster and naturally shield the soil with their stems and leaves, combined with their spreading habit which is how the Jewel Orchid grows. This can affect the soil of any houseplant, simply because at times it's difficult to provide good ventilation indoors. Too much light can cause the leaves to scorch or force the plant to adapt to all this light by reducing the amount of chlorophyll found in its leaves which can give a washed out look. This is typically a symptom of not watering enough.ĭirect sunlight won't finish off your plant, but it can damage the appearance of the leaves. Jewel Orchids need to be mature, healthy and grown in a reasonable level of light before they flower. Young, sickly, or plants that are grown in low light conditions will all have a flowering issue in the sense that there won't be any. Cut off the rotten bits if it's only minor, otherwise try to salvage what you can through propagation. Once rot sets in your have a serious problem as its very difficult to reverse. This can also be caused by very cold temperatures. Rotting Stems (Basal Stem Rot), mushy leavesĪlthough adaptable to our homes and quite easy going, too much water for too long will lead to destructive rotting of the stems and roots. We've linked to a YouTube video below that we quite like if you want to see the repotting process visually. The actual repotting is easy enough because it's the same method you would use for any other houseplant. A small amount of orchid bark is acceptable in place of grit but is far too lose to hold much water so you shouldn't use a high amount of bark unless you're happy to water every couple of days. If you don't feel comfortable or confident using potting compost then the alternative is to use a much more porous soil mix, for example 60% potting soil and 40% grit or Perlite etc. This stuff is only designed for true Orchids plants. TIP - Don't use ' Orchid Compost' that contains high volumes of bark. Normal potting soil is designed to hold on to water so if you accidentally saturate the soil this saturation stays around for quite a while and drastically increases the possibility of rotting. Unlike a lot of orchids, you can use normal potting compost but you need to be careful with the plants watering requirements to avoid overwatering. Instead where you can opt for a shallow and wide pot. These orchids tend to spread out rather than grow tall, so their roots don't need a deep pot. Repot your Ludisia when the pot is overcrowded or if it starts to become wobbly and top-heavy. They also don't like very hot spots in your home so avoid placing near working radiators or heaters. The lowest temperature that we'd risk is 10☌ (50☏). If you're feeling cold then your Jewel Orchid is probably feeling the same. These plants do best in average room temperatures. You can use a special orchid feed or something more generic, it's not overly fussy. Jewel Orchids are small feeders, so in reality you'll be totally fine if you only fed your plant a few times a year. This is because the blooms spoil quickly in the very moist environments that Bottle Gardens create. They do look lovely and thrive in Bottle Gardens but don't bother if you're keen on making it flower. This will give your plant a small buffer to compensate for the care you provide. If you know you're quite bad when it comes to watering though, give your Jewel Orchid a helping hand by increasing the surrounding humidity. If you get the watering requirements perfect, humidity is of only minor importance. If you're using a more porous potting mix it will dry out quicker so you'll need to water more often than if using standard potting soil. A good rule of thumb is to wait until the top inch is dry before giving more water. Water the plant well and then wait until it's drying out before watering again. It doesn't like having bone dry soil, but equally, it hates soaking wet soil, leave its roots sitting in water and it will rapidly die. Do not mistake this as a plant which likes darkness though, deep gloom should be avoided as much as direct sunlight otherwise it won't grow.įor the majority of the time slightly damp conditions are what the Jewel Orchid wants to grow in Wateringįor the majority of the time slightly damp conditions are what the Jewel Orchid wants to grow in. North facing rooms are perfect, but any other facing aspect is fine providing you can shield the leaves from any harsh sunlight that filters through during the day. For the best results try to replicate this in your home or office by avoiding placing it in direct sunlight. Out in its natural habitat, the Jewel Orchid is found growing down low, often in pretty shady places.

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