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[Hakumin]

Kurokongo was originally found as a mutation among the seedlings of an Amami plant. It looks similar to Tamakongo but it gets strong anthocyanin pigmentation in comparison. If you grow it in high light, it will become strongly pigmented with black streaks and spotting.


Tenjin, I personally have not heard about before, but a bit of research on the Japanese sources seems to say that it is the result of a cross between two bean leaf varieties, Junihitoe and Tenzan. I think it's supposed to have green root and green stem.

[bjmac]

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[Pattywack]

Originally Posted by Hakumin

Kurokongo was originally found as a mutation among the seedlings of an Amami plant. It looks similar to Tamakongo but it gets strong anthocyanin pigmentation in comparison. If you grow it in high light, it will become strongly pigmented with black streaks and spotting.


Tenjin, I personally have not heard about before, but a bit of research on the Japanese sources seems to say that it is the result of a cross between two bean leaf varieties, Junihitoe and Tenzan. I think it's supposed to have green root and green stem.

Hakumin, Thank you for looking these up for me. The Tenjin is small, similar in size to my Tenzan. It has a bit of a lean to its growth as a Junihitoe? Maybe? It has green root tips and stem.

Satomi recently had a Kurokongou on eBay and I wish I had taken a screenshot of her description. I believe it mentioned the mutation of an Amami plant crossed with a Tamakongo. Not sure on that so thank you.

New World Orchids list the Kurokongou though it is out of stock currently. They state it is very similar to Kaioumaru but with less peacock. It also states mud root tips.

Your help is always appreciated, thanks!