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title: "Here's my new orchid (ludisia discolor 'salmon sandstone'). I've done…"
description: "Here's my new orchid (ludisia discolor 'salmon sandstone'). I've done okay with moth orchids before, but I'm new to these. I'd appreciate any care tips you…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/25fYdgDp8FfTxT8xiCcxe6"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Waspinator"
published: "2025-06-04T00:53:24.953951Z"
language: "en"
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# Here's my new orchid (ludisia discolor 'salmon sandstone'). I've done…

_Posted by Waspinator on 2025-06-04_

Here's my new orchid (ludisia discolor 'salmon sandstone'). I've done okay with moth orchids before, but I'm new to these. I'd appreciate any care tips you have. (Should i keep him in his cup to keep humidity up?)

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## 4 comments

### JW commented on 2025-06-04

Oh wow I've never seen this coloration before. Where was it?

#### Waspinator replied on 2025-06-04

It was at a local plant show. The guy selling it had a bunch of jewel and micro orchids, including a few newly imported species

### Jen commented on 2025-06-05

She’s a beauty! Jewel orchids take much more terrestrial care than epiphytic phalaenopsis (moth) orchids. They like moisture around their roots, and don’t mind extra humidity. However, I’ve found that humidity is not strictly necessary, just helpful to keep the media from drying out too quickly.

### Luna commented on 2025-07-02

Gorgeous

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