Ludochilus 'Sea Turtle' is a hybrid between the two jewel orchids known as Ludisia discolor and Anoectochilus formosanus. Unconventionally, the genus name is a portmanteau of the two parents. Mature leaves are deep maroon with shimmering white to pink venation that quite resembles the shells of its namesake.
Keep them extremely moist and mist them regularly. Letting these plants dry out is an easy way to kill them.
In their natural habitat, Ludisias are protected from the sunlight by the thick forest canopy and so are rarely exposed to the sun. So in cultivation, they should be kept in low light conditions to avoid burning their leaf tips.
These plants should regularly be fed with a balanced, diluted fertilizer like a 20-20-20. If their blooms are insufficient, then up their feeding.
A good orchid potting mix should be fine, ideally one that contains some organic material. Make sure the drainage is good to avoid rotting their roots.
Repot jewel orchids annually to make sure their soil stays fresh, especially if the plant is beginning to look overcrowded or stressed. Common signs that an orchid needs to be repotted include falling leaves and roots protruding from the surface of the soil.
