Jewel Orchid (Anoectochilus lylei)

Jewel Orchid (Anoectochilus lylei) is a miniature jewel orchid that excels in moist, warm, shaded, and high-humidity environments—perfect for terrariums. Its compact size and spectacular vein patterns make it ideal for botanical displays or jungle-themed enclosures.

Features:

• Native Habitat: Understory of closed, humid tropical forests in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam (600–1800 m elevation), often on silicate soils.

• Size & Form: Compact plant with creeping rhizomes; basal rosettes of 2–4 leaves, reaching ~10 cm across.

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers low to moderate indirect light; avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.

• Humidity: Requires high humidity levels, ideally above 60%, making it perfect for a terrarium.

• Temperature: Thrives in warm environments; temperatures between 18°C and 28°C (64°F–82°F) are ideal.

• Watering: Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged; use distilled or rainwater to prevent mineral buildup.