Oeceoclades monophylla

Oeceoclades monophyllaSpecies from Mauritius and Reunion While not closely related to other species termed "Jewel Orchids" (Subtribe Goodyearinae), most of the genus Oeceoclades fit a similar description of beautiful leaves with pretty but not overly showy flowers. A major difference between these and other Jewel Orchids is that a number of Oeceoclades come from arid or seasonally arid regions and can be grown similar to succulents. This is one of those species. It will

Most of what is offered are stressed import that are often difficult to establish

Near blooming-size

This species is in the tenue/sharoniae complex but likely represents an undescribed species

but it’s never shown the patterned leaves

Leaves attain giant sizes at maturity and have a beautiful

All plants offered are rooted cuttings of my mother plants in 4” pots

The photos should be taken to represent the size of plant available as all offered are similar in appearance to those shown

It is sometimes referred to as the "Paper Philodendron" due to the thin substance of the leaves

Heavily mottled foliage is beautiful in and of itself

but I wouldn’t expose it to temps over 80F for prolonged periods of time

It will prefer high light (though less than full sun) and moderate water when growing

Plant tends to grow upward