Species Orchid, Jewel Orchid, Petiole Macodes

Macodes petola

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Macodes (MAK-oh-deez)
Species
petola (PET-oh-luh)
Synonym
Anoectochilus petola
Macodes argyroneura
Macodes javanica
Macodes robusta
Spiranthes petola
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

Monterey Park, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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P
| January 2013 | neutral

hi
i have this orchids
if you interest please sent D-Mail

best regards
Parin

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L
| December 2012 | neutral

I am glad to own this jewel orchid (macodes petola). i have it for just one month, the seller told me it is a slow grower and keep it in ...Read More

M
Monterey Park, CA | May 2011 | positive

I love my Jewel Orchid, it is so striking with it's dark green velvety leaves with their intricate pattern of thin little lines and<...Read More

D
D
San Francisco, CA (Zone 10a) | January 2007 | positive

The foliage of Macodes petola is quite remarkable. The golden yellow veins on the leaves have an irridescent satiny texture. If you vie...Read More

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