Ludisia Discolor - Propagation Experiment

Happy ThorsDay!!
I have been wanting to deal with this one long snaking branch on my Jewel Orchid. These little jewels are such a joy to propagate simply because the cuttings don't die on you even if they don't take root. They are really tough plants and given the right environment are such a joy to have.

[@--Paws--]

I love how you have different parts of the plants showing different growths and an update to follow up the progress.

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Thank you! Glad u enjoyed it 😁

[@xenakaifinancevideos8650]

Now THIS is how all propagation videos should be. Thank you for this it was so helpful.

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Thank you so much! Im glad this was helpful ❤

[@CharlotteKanStudio]

I love, love, love the comparison and the before/after in one video! It’s something I always wonder about, but can hardly ever find. I had to propagate my jewel orchid after an accident and chose water. Sort of forgot about it and when i saw the roots i was curious to find more information.

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

thank you so much for watching! I am glad this video has been useful :) I always wondered about what happens to the plant after an experiment too, but like you, I usually cannot find many videos that do that.

[@MegaSonica1]

Hi, I always take the under leave of, then it's easy for the plant to root, even in soil. Greetings... and thanks for your Great Informations

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Hi Eli! that's good to know. Thank you for sharing your experience!!

[@Daisy_1557]

I will definitely propagate my jewel orchid tomorrow. Thank you for the tip. Love your videos 🌿

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Yay!! Happy propagating!!

[@glendaseradilla2639]

I love all your collections.i wish someday I could find them in my area.thank you for sharing how to care for them . I really like the green and the smaller leaves.i do have the discolor. I ordered on line for a cutting.have a good day Aloha

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Thank you for watching Glenda! I hope you get to find more varieties soon!

[@twistysunshine]

I totally agree that water roots quicker! That's been my experience too. The younger stem thing is a super helpful tip

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Great that you hv the same experience too! 👍🏻❤

[@catherinec2967]

Very helpful! Mine has gotten very leggy, and I’m planning on propagating it today. Thank you so much!

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

you are welcome! Im glad the video was helpful :)

[@Eva-ei8yn]

Hello, did it work? did the stems that stayed in the soil produced new leaves?

[@lesliew319]

Thank you - just got a cutting from a friend of a friend and I'll try the water first. And - I love your propagation station - very clever.

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

thank you for watching!

[@BogoljubTeofilovic]

love the ribbon around the new cutting!

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

hahaha!! thanks :)

[@francesjones9644]

Hello Winnie, thank you for your video. I have ludisia discolour I need to propagate because two shoots broke off. I am going to try both shoots in water and see how they go. Many thanks for the info.

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

My pleasure Frances! Good luck with your jewels 🥰

[@francesjones9644]

😊

[@ericmccann21]

I love the staghorn ferns in the shower!!

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

thank you!

[@Fire-Queen]

About 3 to 4 nodes, with only one to maximum of 3 leaves on one propagation. If leggier, or with more leaves, it'll struggle/take longer. Or shed leaves, as shown on your multi leaf props. I love the side by side comparisons ❤️👍🏼✅ And your hybrid, I've got too 😍 they're harder to get, the roxibergii Spiderman 😍 jewlorchid

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Great tips!! thank you for sharing!!

[@brianhardaway9716]

Nice video. I would suggest that You take as many leaves as possible from the stem because the plant is using energy to the leaves and actually the leaves are not important the roots are. Also on the top piece the last leaf should also be removed. Then the nodes have nothing pushing against them and can therefore take in more water. I have propagated mines often to make it fuller. The piece that has taken on roots after another 2 weeks can be cut in two and both put in the soil. I suppose this videos was done in summer? In fall or winter it’s a bit different unless You use a greenhouse. I am currently doing an experience with the greens or an enclosure box with a heating pad and it takes much longer. Water is the best method. Thanks for the video though. I love Your English accent.

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Thank you so much for your tips! Great sharing! Im from Malaysia, we are sunny all year round which is lucky 😄 and thanks for your kind compliment on my accent 😅

[@anthonylewis62]

they do very well in water

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

I agree!

[@laplantaco]

i love discolor orchid!

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Thank you!

[@enzooplr2227]

Thanks you so much for your video. 😉

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching 😄

[@helenkoutoulogenis4869]

Wonderful video! Could I propagate a stem in water that doesn't have a leaf? Will this work?

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

thank you. Yes you can :)

[@patriciaseng3345]

What kind of soil mix do you recommend to plant these in? I got one recently and repotted it, however 1 week later part of the stems that got buried in the soil rotted.

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

I use mainly moss charcoal leca and cocochips. If u put it outside you can actually use soil.

[@ferdausparvin6290]

where u put your jewel orchid plants i mean which east west north or south facing window.what ur water schedule pls tell me. nice video.

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Thank you! My jewel sits beside a north facing window. I mist it everyday and water only when the substrate is half dry.

[@ferdausparvin6290]

@@WinnieLuthienThye thank u so much for information. Can u tell me what you use for its substrate?

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

@@ferdausparvin6290 that's the first thing I mentioned in the video. at 0.42

[@habnat1266]

can we cut when its blooming?

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

I have never tried but i dont see why not. You will lose the flowers that's all.

[@KapricornKary]

What a gorgeous plant! I just looked it up on Amazon and I found that it's a rare and expensive plant. That's probably for the best, because I don't think it would do well for me. We have high humidity here in the eastern US, but my house has air conditioning. Are you able to keep plants on your balcony all year long? Ps, I LOVE your propagation stations!

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Thank you Bonnie! Yes I can keep plants in my balcony all year. Tho the first half of the could be too hot for some aroids, but they grow quickly. In the 2nd part of the year the sun moves a little behind my balcony and the monsoon season starts. During this time the aroids are lush and plump but dont leaf as quickly. And ... the succulents either die or go into dormancy.

[@zakiyasultana673]

I failed to find spagham moss.. what should I do

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

can you find other kinds of moss, like spanish moss or peat moss? Otherwise you can use cocohips and a bit of potting mix.

[@darshlovesss]

How often do you water your Jewel Orchid?

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

when the top layer of the sphagnum moss feels dry. Normally it's alternate to 2 days once.

[@darshlovesss]

Plants n Such okay! Got it I put mine in a soil mix w perlite and charcoal and thought its meant to be completely dry between watering- like 1 wk intervals. And noticed the new leaves in the middle have turned a dry red! Will note to water more :)

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

@@darshlovesss They actually prefer to be on the moist side. Mine is in Sphagnum moss, cocochips and a bit of potting mix. All moisture retaining, but allows airflow.

[@tellwel3767]

Would you recommend to not cut the stem in pieces and propagate in water with lower piece and top cutting?

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

I don't really understand this question. I normally do cut the stem to a few pieces if the cutting I take is a long one.

[@sugasmilo2329]

How many months you took to full 1 pot

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Took quite a while. Cos I grew it from 1 plant. So I had to keep cutting and rooting and replanting it back into the pot to fill it up. And then wait for it to grow out again before I can repeat the process. My plant was bought in April2018

[@sugasmilo2329]

So sad to hear that’s

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

@@sugasmilo2329 hahaha!! why? They grow considerably quickly. If you started with a larger pot with a few more branches, it would be much faster. My plant came with just 1 main branch that I could cut and propagate. That's why it took longer.

[@debraone]

May I ask what is your fertiliser regime? Am a starter. Hopefully won't kill the plant. Thks debra

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

To be safe just 2 weeks once. Use a liquid fertilizer, dont use pallet ones.

[@ferdausparvin6290]

Can u make a video on philo hastatum? My one not growing. Dont know why☹

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

You seem to have a lot of philos going dormant on you. Are you watering them enough or giving them enough sun?

[@keithyomi8889]

Wow! I have hardly seen any jewel orchids this big! How long have you grown these for? They are stunning.

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

I think I have had them for at least 2 year, but I keep cutting them as they do get quite unruly.

[@kizziara]

Thank you for this! Currently rehabbing a ludisia discolor I inherited with 3+ feet stems 😅 have you had any luck getting stem pieces without foliage to root? I have them cut into several pieces about 12 inches long in a jar of water. I’m hoping to save as much as possible!

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

I have but you have to becareful with them. I cut mine to 3 or 4 nodes. So even if one piece rots, it doesnt affect the whole stem. They do tend to rot easier in water than those with leaves if you are starting with no protruding root nodes. Change the water every 2 or 3 days. Dont let it sit in the same water too long as the oxygen in the water will be used up and the stems will rot quickly. I would also cut 12 inches down to maybe 3 parts.

[@kizziara]

Okay will do, thanks! I currently have them in a quart jar full of water. That’s probably too much water isn’t it?

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

@@kizziara i have no idea how much a quart is 😬 but i just soak mine half way up the stems I cut up.