I got my dream plant today! Jewel Orchid: Macodes lightning
I have it growing in 95% orchid moss 5% soil. It's in an enclosed terrarium. Any tips on growing this beauty or should I change anything about the setup?
I don’t know anything about this plant. Is just wanted to say holy mother Gaia, is it beautiful! Congratulations!
Ill_Cupcake1162
I don’t think I have ever seen one of these, I love it! Very unique! Congratulations!
Previous-Afternoon39
r/Jewelorchids is the best for advice. There’s a few different substrate suggestions and ways people grow jewelry orchids. Congrats on the stunning plant.
I’ve been keeping mine in the moss mix he describes for a year and it’s going well. They don’t need to be in enclosures as long as the medium stays moist- they can be vulnerable to fungal issues if they don’t have any ventilation.
tessab8
Wow! It’s on my list
Akhen
I feel I would kill it just by looking at it in person. Best of luck with the care!
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I don’t know anything about this plant. Is just wanted to say holy mother Gaia, is it beautiful! Congratulations!
I don’t think I have ever seen one of these, I love it! Very unique! Congratulations!
r/Jewelorchids is the best for advice. There’s a few different substrate suggestions and ways people grow jewelry orchids. Congrats on the stunning plant.

Wow
This guy has a good guide to them, and one of the biggest and healthiest specimens I’ve seen- https://herebutnot.com/macodes-petola/.
I’ve been keeping mine in the moss mix he describes for a year and it’s going well. They don’t need to be in enclosures as long as the medium stays moist- they can be vulnerable to fungal issues if they don’t have any ventilation.
Wow! It’s on my list
I feel I would kill it just by looking at it in person. Best of luck with the care!