{"product_id":"anoectochilus-black-swan","title":"Anoectochilus 'Black Swan'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnoectochilus\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Black Swan’ is a jewel orchid selected for its very dark, almost black foliage. The broad leaves have a subtle sheen with fine, muted veining, creating a restrained, elegant appearance compared to more heavily patterned forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a terrestrial orchid suited to indoor growing, terrariums, and warm, shaded positions with consistent humidity. Although botanically an orchid, it grows as a forest-floor plant and should be treated more like a foliage species than a traditional epiphytic orchid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium light. Bright indirect light is ideal; avoid direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist. Do not allow the pot to dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e High humidity preferred. Excellent for terrariums or enclosed growing spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm to intermediate conditions. Protect from cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining but moisture-retentive terrestrial mix, often based on fine bark, coco fibre, and organic material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, regular feeding during active growth using a diluted orchid fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial jewel orchid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very dark green to near-black with subtle veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor plant, terrarium, shaded orchid collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Lodge","offers":[{"title":"50mm Pot","offer_id":51161960218912,"sku":"O006","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/Anoectochilus-Black-Swan.png?v=1769731382","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/anoectochilus-black-swan","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}