Jewel Orchid Plant Care
Stapfiella claoxyloides Gilg
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This plant is known for its striking lance-shaped leaves with intricate patterns of silver veins running through them. Originating from the tropical rainforests of South America, its unique foliage and low maintenance requirements make it a highly sought-after addition to any plant collector's collection.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Jewel Orchid?
Water Jewel Orchid every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Jewel Orchid Native To?
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Djibouti
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
What Is the Jewel Orchid?
Jewel Orchid (Stapfiella claoxyloides) belongs to the Passifloraceae family within the Stapfiella genus. Jewel Orchid is native to Burundi, Rwana, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. Jewel Orchid is also known as Stapfiella claoxyloides.
Jewel Orchid displays a vining, climbing perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Jewel Orchid produces showy and colorful trumpet-shaped flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Jewel Orchid?
Stapfiella claoxyloides requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Jewel Orchid Need?
Jewel Orchid thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Jewel Orchid in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Jewel Orchid Prefer?
Stapfiella claoxyloides grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Jewel Orchid prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Jewel Orchid?
Well-draining, rich loamy soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Jewel Orchid to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Jewel Orchid?
Feed Jewel Orchid every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Jewel Orchid?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Jewel Orchid?
Jewel Orchid can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to stapfiella muricata plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Jewel Orchid Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Jewel Orchid, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Jewel Orchid?
Jewel Orchid is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Jewel Orchid is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Stapfiella genus — compare its care with other Stapfiella species on PlantoScan.
Stapfiella is part of the Passifloraceae plant family — browse all Passifloraceae genera and species.
Jewel Orchid thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stapfiella claoxyloides Gilg, family Passifloraceae (first published in Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 571 (1913)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Jewel Orchid, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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