Macodes Petola or Jewel Orchid

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The Macodes Petola (Jewel Orchid) immediately catches the eye. This cute little houseplant is mainly noticeable by its dark velvet leaves with beautiful light drawings that often remind of lightning bolts.

The Macodes Petola (Jewel Orchid) falls within the Cranichideae, a group that also includes the Orchid. For that reason it is also called a Jewel Orchid. A Macodes Petola (Jewel Orchid) is not very easy to care for. But because of its beautiful appearance it is certainly worth the extra effort. Want to know more about the care? You can read that in this blog about the care of the macodes petola .

The plant needs some time after you have brought it into your home. It often happens that a Jewel Orchid drops some leaves or wilts after a move. This is completely normal.

Caring for the Macodes Petola or Jewel Orchid

How much light does a Macodes Petola need?

Place your new acquisition in a location with little light . This is an advantage because many houseplants need a lot of light. This way there is always a spot free for this plant.

After placement, keep a close eye on the growth and colour. This will tell you whether the location and amount of light are right. If the plant becomes leggy (more stem between the leaves), it is not getting enough light. If the colours on the leaves of the Macodes Petola (Jewel Orchid) fade, it is getting too much light.

In any case, keep the Macodes Petola (Jewel Orchid) away from direct sunlight. This can scorch the leaves. You will then see brown spots appear on the leaves.

How much water do you give the Macodes Petola (Jewel Orchid)?

This depends on various circumstances such as the size of the plant, the location and the time of year.

Stick your finger in the soil to check if it needs water. Is the top inch dry? Then water it. Is it still wet? Then wait a bit. The soil should never dry out completely, but it should also not remain too wet.

It is best to water from below, using a saucer. If that is not possible, then at least pour the water directly onto the ground and not onto the leaves.

Other care for the Macodes Petola or Jewel Orchid

By the way, it can also do well in a living room or bedroom, as long as you provide a higher humidity than normal. You can achieve this by misting the leaves daily with a plant sprayer.

Do not place your Macodes Petola (Jewel Orchid) next to a heater. The warm air that comes from this will greatly reduce the humidity. This will damage the leaves of the Macodes Petola (Jewel Orchid) .