Macodes Petola Jewel Orchid Care
Macodes petola jewel orchid care
There's a delicate balance to be found with Macodes petola. You'll want a substrate with excellent water retention to keep it moist at all times, but enough aeration to keep the roots happy and healthy. Not always an easy feat with such a sensitive plant…
Is Macodes Petola rare?
Macodes petola, the lightning bolt orchid, is a type of jewel orchid grown for its ornamental foliage rather than its comparatively inconspicuous flowers. The leaves are dark green and webbed with neon veins that almost appear to glow.
Should I mist my jewel orchid?
Jewel Orchids love humidity Along with frequent watering, we recommend misting your Jewel Orchid several times a week. Other simple tips to increase humidity include using a pebble tray or buying a humidifier.
How fast does Macodes Petola grow?
They are smallish plants with a slow and timid growth habit so they won't take over space very quickly. The stem tips are erect although as they gain length they hug the ground. They do well in wide ceramic pots or terracotta pots. In about a year they grow to about 6 inches wide and 3 inches tall.
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