Macodes petola 'dark leaf' (Jewel Orchid)

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Macodes petola ‘Dark Leaf’ – Jewel Orchid

Flower Colour:
Small, creamy-white flowers with a faint yellow-orange center.
The blooms are delicate, borne on a slender upright stalk that rises above the foliage, providing a soft contrast to the rich leaves.

Leaf Colour:
Base leaf colour: deep, velvety dark green to nearly black.
Veins: brilliant golden, branching in a fine lightning-like network across the entire leaf surface.
The veins shimmer with a metallic, almost iridescent glow when caught in the light.

General Appearance:
Growth form: compact, creeping to slightly spreading habit.
Leaf shape and texture: oval to oblong, velvety leaves with a smooth surface and soft sheen.
Size and habit: low-growing, typically staying under 10–12 cm tall, making it highly suited to terrariums, vivariums, and shaded displays.

Distinguishing Features:
The ‘Dark Leaf’ form is especially prized for its striking contrast between the near-black foliage and the vivid golden veining, giving the impression of embroidery in precious metal.
Its glowing, netted veins appear almost electric under soft light, making it one of the most ornamental foliage orchids in cultivation.

Macodes petola 'dark leaf' (Jewel Orchid)

$15.00

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