Anoectochilus sp. #53 Jewel Orchid - Tissue Culture Starter Plantlet

Add a rare botanical masterpiece to your collection with Anoectochilus sp. #53, an incredibly sought-after terrestrial jewel orchid. Unlike standard orchids bred for their flowers, this specimen is collected entirely for its breathtaking, hyper-dark foliage.

Each starter plant features deep, near-black velvety leaves traced with subtle, glowing red margins. Grown via laboratory tissue culture, these clean starter plantlets are a highly rewarding project for terrarium hobbyists, vivarium builders, and indoor rare plant collectors alike.

• Stunning High-Contrast Foliage: Jet-black/dark green velvety leaves with iridescent red pinstripe margins.
• Terrarium Ready: Naturally compact growth habit makes it the ultimate focal point for closed glass vessels.
• Lab-Grown Quality: Produced via sterile tissue culture, ensuring a strong, clean genetic start free of common greenhouse pests.
• Size: Individual acclimation-ready starter plantlet (shipped in a sterile starter cup/gel or securely wrapped plug depending on fulfillment option).

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• Light: Low to medium indirect light. Keep far away from direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorching. Excellent under low-wattage LED grow lights.
• Humidity: High humidity is essential (60% to 90%). We highly recommend growing this variety inside a closed terrarium, dome, or prop box.
• Watering: Keep substrate consistently damp but never waterlogged. Do not let the root zone dry out.
• Substrate: Thrives in premium, fluffy New Zealand sphagnum moss or an airy terrestrial orchid mix (coir, perlite, fine bark).
• Temperature: Keep warm between 18°C and 26°C (64°F–79°F). Protect from cold window drafts.