
Macodes is a genus of terrestrial orchid that thrives under the rainforest canopy throughout Southeast Asia. It's natural environment has high humidity, shaded by massive trees. Macodes is quite a sensitive orchid, ensure it had a good balance of moisture and humidity.
Macodes petola: coming from the Malaysian and Indonesian peninsula these are known as the Crown Jewels of all jewels. Their electric patterning gets more pronounced with age.
💚Difficulty: |
Int/Adv |
🌱Size |
Miniature/Small |
🌡 Temp: |
Intermediate-W to Warm (21-27°C) |
💧 Water: |
Wet/Dry cycle, keep root tips wet Do not keep leaves or stem wet |
☁️Humidity |
Seedlings 95%+ Mature 60%min / ~70% |
💡 Light: |
🌸 Low-Med Bright indirect |
🌰 Media |
Ensure it has an airy growing substrate - try our jewel orchid soil mix. Does well in terrarium / vivarium. |
🌸 Aroma |
No |
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