Grow and Care Ludisia Orchids

Orchid Ludisia, these little gems are quickly becoming a popular choice for growing in terrariums and on windowsills. Unlike orchids growing on trees, orchids are terrestrial orchids, growing in the soil under the shade of tropical forests.

The stems of the ylang-ylang are actually pseudobulbs, which makes them very easy to propagate (more on that process later in the article). These stems crawl along the ground, spreading the plant by rooting into the leaf layer as they go. They are native to Southeast Asia, where they are found in the deep shade of the tropics, but they are grown around the world as a houseplant. Ylang ylang only tolerates the outdoors, where winter temperatures are still well above freezing

light

Another feature that makes the orchid so attractive is its ability to tolerate low light. Since it grows as a looming plant where taller trees provide constant shade, it thrives in low light with no problems. North facing windows are ideal in the Northern Hemisphere. Remember to keep it out of direct sunlight or it will be affected.

Of course, this does not mean that the plant will live without light. It requires a few hours of indirect light per day.

Drinking water

In their native habitat, orchids reside in moist foliage in moist environments, and soil moisture is well suited. Therefore, maintaining the proper level of soil moisture is one of the keys to orchid care. Water the plant regularly and make sure it never dries out. Once a week for up to 10 days, move the basin to the sink and run warm water over it, soaking the potting mix thoroughly. Let it drain completely and then return the pot to its normal position.

If the pot is on a plate or inside a decorative kettle, do not allow water to collect inside the pot. Empty the plate after watering or root rot may be the result.