Anoectochilus formosanus 'Jewel Orchid'

The Anoectochilus formosanus 'Jewel Orchid' is a truly hypnotising plant. Electrifying and luminous veining streaks through each deep green purple velvety leaf, creating a mesmerising network of crystal bright variegation. As if that wasn’t enough, this dazzling jewel will also treat you to a little flower show, usually around winter, giving you something to look forward to during the dark chilly days.

Watering

Allow the top 30-40% soil to dry out before watering throughout the year.

Light requirements

Indirect but bright.

Feed

Use a nitrogen heavy fertiliser through spring and a potassium fertiliser in late summer.

Repotting

Repot every 2-3 years in sphagnum moss. 

Pot size / height

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.