The Macodes Sanderiana, Jewel Orchids are tropical plants with velvet, shimmering leaves with gold veins that look like lightning bolts. They usually grow along the jungle floor in the wild. A mature Jewel Orchid that is several years old and has received good care will eventually produce multiple growths and spread out. Jewel orchids are excellent plants for terrariums.
66mm square pots
How to care for a Jewel Orchid (Macodes Sanderiana):
Bright, indirect
Keep out of the direct sun
Keep away from heat pumps
Keep the soil evenly moist
Allow the top third to dry out in between waters
Temperature above 15deg
Average room humidity to higher humidity 60-70%
Too high humidity and poor air circulation will result in powdery mildew.
Well-draining aroid medium
Do not mist the flowers as it will cause botrytis petal blight, a fungus that attacks tender parts of the plant in the presence of high humidity and it can spread quickly.
Please note
Our plants are shipped in their nursery pots as you see in the photos unless stated. Sometimes plants may have blemishes on the foliage. Blemishes won't affect the overall health or future growth of the plant; this is just the nature of plants sometimes. Plants ordered may differ slightly as not every plant is the same and the plant you receive may vary slightly in size, colour, and shape. Please take care when choosing your plants as some are poisonous to people and animals. Decorative pots and plants are all sold separately.
66mm square pots
How to care for a Jewel Orchid (Macodes Sanderiana):
Bright, indirect
Keep out of the direct sun
Keep away from heat pumps
Keep the soil evenly moist
Allow the top third to dry out in between waters
Temperature above 15deg
Average room humidity to higher humidity 60-70%
Too high humidity and poor air circulation will result in powdery mildew.
Well-draining aroid medium
Do not mist the flowers as it will cause botrytis petal blight, a fungus that attacks tender parts of the plant in the presence of high humidity and it can spread quickly.
Please note
Our plants are shipped in their nursery pots as you see in the photos unless stated. Sometimes plants may have blemishes on the foliage. Blemishes won't affect the overall health or future growth of the plant; this is just the nature of plants sometimes. Plants ordered may differ slightly as not every plant is the same and the plant you receive may vary slightly in size, colour, and shape. Please take care when choosing your plants as some are poisonous to people and animals. Decorative pots and plants are all sold separately.