Dischidia ovata Size:5" Pot Like other Paphiopedilum orchids

Like other Paphiopedilum orchids

and it also helps to mimic the plant’s natural growing conditions

waxy leaves

We recommend watering when the top 1-2" of soil is dry

Sometime it may only form one new ball a year

Dischidia ovata Size:5" Pot Like other Paphiopedilum orchidsDischidia ovata is one of our absolute favorites here at the shop! How could anyone resist the watermelon like leaves! This epiphytic species is native to parts of Southeast Asia and Australia. One of the best qualities about this dischidia is that in bright lighting conditions they'll turn red purple ish; hence the nickname watermelon. Care: These would thrive as a mounted plant or in a hanging basket which can help mimic it's natural environment.