Lightning Jewel Orchid (Macodes Petola)

Lightning Jewel Orchid (Macodes petola) is a striking terrestrial orchid prized for its velvety dark green leaves beautifully etched with electrifying veins of gold, mint, or copper—resembling a lightning strike captured in foliage.

Features:

• Foliage & Appearance
  Leaves are deep emerald and velvety, with intricate vein patterns that shimmer like lightning bolts when caught in light.

• Growth Habit
  Grows from a creeping rhizome, with leaves emerging in alternating whorls or loose rosettes slightly above the soil line.

• Flowers
  Produces small, unobtrusive white and brownish-red flowers in late fall or winter. Flowers are not particularly showy and are often removed to maintain foliage focus.

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers low to moderate indirect light; avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.

• Humidity: Requires high humidity levels, ideally above 60%, making it perfect for a terrarium.

• Temperature: Thrives in warm environments; temperatures between 18°C and 28°C (64°F–82°F) are ideal.

• Watering: Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged; use distilled or rainwater to prevent mineral buildup.