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ornamentalFamily: OrchidaceaeGenus: MacodesSpecies: petola
Cultivar
Jewel Orchid
Macodes petola
Macodes petola is a distinctive terrestrial orchid celebrated for its velvety dark green leaves that feature a striking network of golden or light-green veins. Unlike many orchids grown for their flowers, this plant is primarily kept for its mesmerizing, reflective leaf texture and pattern. It requires high humidity and steady, indirect light to thrive, making it a favorite for closed terrariums and specialized tropical plant collections.
Macodes petola is a stunning jewel orchid prized for its unique, shimmering foliage with intricate gold veining. It is an ideal specimen for terrariums or high-humidity indoor environments.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but never waterlogged; allow the top half-inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Mature size
6-8 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide
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Hardiness
Not applicable; houseplant / tropical
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Growth habit
Low-growing, clumping terrestrial herb
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Growing note
This plant requires high relative humidity to prevent leaf edges from browning. It is sensitive to direct sunlight and water quality; use distilled or rainwater if possible.
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Climate note
Prefers consistent room temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; avoid cold drafts.
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Flower / fruit
Produces small, inconspicuous white-to-greenish flowers on a tall spike; primarily grown for its foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
Slow
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Fertilizer
Use a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Little pruning required; remove spent flower stalks if desired, though the foliage is the primary interest.
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Care notes
This plant requires high relative humidity to prevent leaf edges from browning. It is sensitive to direct sunlight and water quality; use distilled or rainwater if possible.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
6-8 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide
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Growth habit
Low-growing, clumping terrestrial herb
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Spacing
6-8 inches
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces small, inconspicuous white-to-greenish flowers on a tall spike; primarily grown for its foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
Not applicable; houseplant / tropical
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Temperature
Prefers consistent room temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; avoid cold drafts.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist but never waterlogged; allow the top half-inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy orchid substrate or a mix of sphagnum moss and perlite.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
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Container Growing
Excellent for small containers and terrariums; requires a pot with drainage holes.
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Family
Orchidaceae
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Foliage Look
Dark, velvety, oval leaves with shimmering, golden reticulated venation.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are broad and oval with a distinct velvety texture and prominent, glowing vein network.
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Fruit Flower Look
Simple, small white orchid-type flowers on an upright spike.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are secondary; do not suggest showy, orchid-like blooms as the primary plant feature.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain low, clumping form; do not over-exaggerate vertical growth.
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Mature Plant Look
Compact, low-growing clump of dark, iridescent leaves with intricate, web-like gold veining.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature plants form a low, spreading cluster with velvety, dark green, oval-shaped leaves heavily laced with bright, iridescent gold or lime-green veins.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure leaves appear velvety and dark; veins should look like thin, metallic golden lace.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Macodes petola need? It prefers bright, indirect light away from direct sun. Is this plant good for terrariums? Yes, its humidity requirements make it perfect for closed terrarium environments. How large does a Jewel Orchid grow? It stays quite compact, typically reaching about 6 to 8 inches in height.
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Root Look
Fine, white, fibrous root system typical of terrestrial orchids.
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Soil Look
Dark, fluffy, well-draining sphagnum-based potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with 2-4 developing leaves, showing signs of characteristic vein patterns.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young plants feature smaller, more delicate foliage with emerging vein patterns and a compact, rosette-like base.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Macodes petola. This is Macodes petola, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this jewel orchid become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. Focus on those stunning, velvety dark green leaves, uniquely patterned with an intricate, shimmering network of glowing golden veins. Establish your starter plant by moving it into a four-inch pot with well-draining mix, then later transition to your final decorative container. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Macodes petola Jewel Orchid Agardeni rare houseplants terrarium plants tropical plants indoor gardening ornamental foliage Orchidaceae
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Youtube Video Summary
Explore the unique beauty of the Macodes petola, a jewel orchid cherished for its shimmering, gold-veined foliage. Learn how to successfully incorporate this tropical gem into your indoor plant collection.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Macodes petola Jewel Orchid
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