Macodes petola
Native range: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Known names: Jewel Orchid, Lightning Jewel Orchid
Hardiness: Keep above 60°F
Mature Size: ~6" Tall plant, ~10" tall flower, creeping or clumping growth
Light: Early morning sun, dappled light, diffused light
Water: Keep soil moist
Soil: Standard potting soil with added perlite or pumice
Dormancy Period: Slower growth during cooler season
Pet-Safe: Yes
Plant Size: 2.5" Pot
 
Macodes petola is a terrestrial Jewel Orchid known for its dark, velvety leaves with bright gold lightning-like veins. The leaves are ovate, low-growing, and arranged along rhizomes. Compact and slow-growing. The plant is grown primarily for its foliage rather than the flowers but flowers are small, with brownish tri petals.