Black Jewel Orchid
In their native habitat, jewel orchids reside in damp leaf litter in environments where it is humid and soil moisture is very consistent. As a result, maintaining the proper level of soil moisture is one of the keys to jewel orchid care. Water the plant regularly and make sure it never gets bone dry. Your finger and the weight of the pot will tell you when it’s time to water. Once every week to 10 days, move the pot into the sink and run tepid water through it, thoroughly soaking the potting mix. Let it fully drain and then return the pot to its usual site.
Another trait that makes the jewel orchid appealing is its tolerance of low light. Since it evolved as an understory plant where taller plants provided constant shade, it thrives in low light without issue. A north-facing window is ideal in the northern hemisphere. Be sure to keep it out of direct sunlight or it will suffer.
This doesn’t mean, of course, that the plant will live with no light at all. It does require a few hours of indirect light per day.
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If the pot is displayed on a saucer or inside a decorative cachepot, do not let water stand inside of it. Empty the saucer after watering or root rot could be the result.
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