Species: Dossinia marmorata var. dayii
Common name(s): Jewel Orchid
Native to:
Temperature preferences: Warm to hot growing
Water preferences: Medium to high moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: Dossinia marmorata var. dayii is a Jewel Orchid that is rarely seen offered. This species like other Jewels is very easy to care for in terrarium type conditions. This species has beautiful leaves with an iridescent glimmer to them. The veining is a stunning bright pink on these young plants. When you shine a light on these it is simply amazing how they look! Do not miss adding this amazing species to your collection, we only have a few available and will not have more for at least 6 months!
Glass Box Tropicals Plant Care Rating: 5
Shipped Size: Small plant that is in a 2.5â pot. Will be shipped potted.
*Jewel orchids often do not form great roots, so please be careful unpacking. It does not need to be repotted and we have our best experience keeping them in long fiber New Zealand sphagnum.
