Macodes petola

[SlipperFan]

I think we've all seen the lovely foliage of Macodes petola -- I think Rob posted a photo here awhile back. Mine is in bloom, so I thought everyone might like to see what the flowers look like. They are tiny -- slightly over 1/4" in width.

 

[likespaphs]

one of my favorite jewels...
thanks for posting

 

[Mahon]

Pretty interesting! Thanks!

-Pat

 

[Heather]

Excellent photos!

 

[lienluu]

Goshhh such nice photos!! (and flowers)

 

[littlefrog]

Cool. I have a couple pots about a week away from blooming, now I know what to expect!

Thanks

 

[SlipperFan]

I sent my plant to a judging center last weekend (Cincinnati) and learned that it is Macodes petola v. javonica.

Rob, it will be interesting to see if yours are the same...

 

[Park Bear]

I have one of these is spike now also

 

[littlefrog]

What makes it v. javonica? I've never even heard of that variety, but what do I know.

I think that if you got yours from Porters, and Bill got his through John D., then ours are all the same... Oh what a tangled web we weave.

 

[SlipperFan]

Yes, mine's from Porters. I have the original tag, but there's no ID on the back. There is a symbol on the front that I can't quite make out. I'll see if I can find out the source.