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.
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💚Difficulty: |
Int/Adv |
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🌱Size |
Miniature/Small |
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🌡 Temp: |
Intermediate-W to Warm (21-27°C) |
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💧 Water: |
Wet/Dry cycle, keep root tips wet Do not keep leaves or stem wet |
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☁️Humidity |
Seedlings 95%+ Mature 60%min / ~70% |
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💡 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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