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Macodes petola 'dark leaf' (Jewel Orchid)
Macodes petola 'dark leaf' (Jewel Orchid)
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.
Country of Origin: Southeast Asia
Temperature: 18–26 °C. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 12 °C.
Care: Easy (with minor attention to humidity)
Light: Low to medium indirect light (they’re understory plants in nature).
Humidity: Prefer moderate to high humidity (50–80%), but can adapt to typical indoor levels if not too dry.
Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.
Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.
Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.
A tissue culture vessel is a sterile, transparent container (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.
These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy and contaminant-free until they're ready to transition to standard growing conditions.
Quick Hardening Steps:
- Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
- Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
- Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
- Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
- Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.
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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.
Country of Origin: Southeast Asia
Temperature: 18–26 °C. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 12 °C.
Care: Easy (with minor attention to humidity)
Light: Low to medium indirect light (they’re understory plants in nature).
Humidity: Prefer moderate to high humidity (50–80%), but can adapt to typical indoor levels if not too dry.
Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.
Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.
Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.
A tissue culture vessel is a sterile, transparent container (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.
These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy and contaminant-free until they're ready to transition to standard growing conditions.
Quick Hardening Steps:
- Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
- Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
- Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
- Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
- Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.
