How to Propagate a Jewel Orchid
Jewel orchids are a group of several varieties of orchids, rather than one specific type. They are called jewel because of their beautiful foliage. Typically, orchids do not have unusual markings on their leaves, but jewel orchid leaves have interesting coloration, including strikingly colored veins. The velvety texture of the leaves enhances the colors and even makes them look like different colors from different angles. Jewel orchids are hardy and easy to propagate, which makes them a good choice for beginners. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Scissors
- Orchid rooting powder
- Orchid pots
- Sphagnum moss
- Water
- Orchid potting media
Instructions
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Place a handful of sphagnum moss in an orchid pot. Moisten it well. It should not be soggy.
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Separate a stem from a healthy jewel orchid. Pull it gently away from the rest of the plant, untangling the roots. Cut the stem into pieces. Each piece should have two leaf nodes on it. Dip the cut ends of the stems in orchid rooting powder.
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Place each stem piece in the sphagnum moss. Keep the moss moist, but not wet. Roots will develop from each section of jewel orchid stem. It will take several weeks, so be patient. Jewel orchids grow very slowly.
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Pot each root in orchid potting media in a separate orchid pot when the roots are an inch or two long.
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Tips & Warnings
Jewel orchids grow best with a humidity level of 70 to 80 percent. They like low, indirect light and do not require much orchid food. They should have plain water between feedings.
You can propagate jewel orchids any time of the year.
There is more than one way to propagate jewel orchids. You can even put the cuttings into a glass of water to root them.
References
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