Ludisia discolor ‘Spiderman’
Native range: Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Known names: Jewel Orchid ‘Spiderman’
Hardiness: Keep above 60°F
Mature Size: ~8" Tall plant, ~12" tall flower stalk, spreading clump
Light: Early morning sun, dappled light, diffused light
Water: Keep soil moist, not soggy
Soil: Standard potting soil with added pumice or perlite
Dormancy Period: Slower growth in cooler months
Pet-Safe: Yes
Plant Size: 2.5" pot
 
Ludisia discolor ‘Spiderman’ is a terrestrial Jewel Orchid with dark, velvety leaves marked by fine, branching red to copper veins that resemble a web pattern (hence 'Spiderman'). The leaves are ovate, slightly pointed, and grow along creeping rhizome at the soil line. Flowers appear on inflorescence forming white petals with a yellow center.