what are jewel orchids?

[bedt]

it is a term that I have seen time and again but have no idea what it means. would someone please set me right. Thanks!

[smwboxer]

They are types of terrestrial orchids. Some of the families are; Ludisia(formerly Haemaria), Anoectochilus, Dossinia, Goodyera, and Macodes.

[orchidlady]

They are called jewel orchids because of their foliage colors and patterning. Most people grow these for their beautiful foliage rather than their flowers.

Susan

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Here is a photo of Goodyera pubescens I took last year. It is considered a jewel orchid.


Here is a shot of the blooms.


I have a ludisia too, but cannot locate a photo of it right now.

Cheers,
BD

[Tanya]

Here's another one, noid though. I wish I could grow them....sigh...