Kunayalense x Bvep Ra 1

Bred by Justin Jones, from whom I acquired this plant.

This plant shows two striking stages of growth at once. The mature leaf is deep green and elongated, with gently raised veins and a narrow opening between its upper lobes. Beside it, the newer leaf is a rich bronze brown. Its veins and finely textured surface catch the light, giving the blade an almost sculpted appearance. Together, the leaves make a beautiful progression: bold color on emergence, then a quieter dark green as the foliage matures.

This is a combination of both parents that I enjoy watching grow. The bronze new leaf always draws me in, but the texture and long shape give the mature foliage just as much presence. I don’t have a long story for this one. It’s simply a very nice plant, and I particularly like the contrast between its bronze new growth and mature green leaves.