Expected ship date is mid August

Macodes sanderiana

-Jewel Orchid

Macodes sanderiana is second only to petola esthetically, with beautiful velvety foliage and electric veining.

The leaves are mostly shades of deep green and red with hints of yellow coming from the center on young leaves. The spectacular metallic veining present on the foliage is typically white in the center, fading into tones of foil gold as it reaches the edges of the leaf.

A true Macodes sanderiana's foliage is framed with a thin white/cream line that appears to be rippling away from the epicotyl. This is a great starter plant for someone looking to enter the world of Jewel orchids as the care requirements are minimal.

While this is not considered a miniature variety, it is relatively slow growing making them ideal long-term occupants in terrariums & vivarium’s. As they mature they form beautiful, glittering, full clusters of foliage.

Favored by both hobbyists and professional growers, this is hands down one of our favorite jewels.

In Vitro Macodes sanderiana

$18.00

Please note that this is a pre order for an in vitro orchid, we expect to start shipping this plant in Mid August. While we take a great deal of care to insure expected ship dates are met and rarely miss them, flasking orchids can be a delicate and sometimes unpredictable process. We cannot guarantee your plant will ship on this date, we do however offer 3 options should your plant not be available as expected:

1. You can agree to the new expected ship date.

2. You can request a full refund.

3. You can choose another item that is of equal or lesser value to be shipped immediately.

All pre-orders will ship prior to plants being made available for general retail or wholesale.

Whats included with this item?

One live, juvenile Macodes sanderiana Jewel orchid.

One 2 inch nursery pot.

One Temporary terrarium for use during shipping.

3oz (min) Pars Terrae Mix.

Sphagnum moss for soil top layer.

Our live arrival guarantee.

Our orchids and media are 100% chemical fertilizer and pesticide free, making them safe for delicate environments such as vivariums.

Upon receipt of your order, your orchid will be carefully removed from the vessel it was grown in and placed into a 2" nursery pot. The orchid you will receive is well established, rooted & hardened off.

We believe in providing your new orchid with the foundation it needs to thrive before it even leaves our nursery. All orchids will ship pre-potted in our Pars Terrae Mix that has been blended fresh by hand exclusively by PA Orchid Exchange at no additional cost. We use only the highest quality dust-free ingredients sourced from the most reputable manufactures. To read more about Pars Terrae Mix please visit our Pars Terrae Mix page. (If you prefer to have your plant shipped bare root, please specify in the notes section of the checkout page).

We guarantee your orchid will arrive free of pests!

*The orchids pictured are an example of the typical appearance of orchids of this species from our collection and not representative of the exact plant that will be shipped.
General care for most orchids includes maintaining appropriate moisture levels and proper lighting, in that order. While most orchids can adapt to different light levels in the average home, very few can tolerate being too wet or too dry for extended periods of time. It is for this reason so many people are intimidated by the idea of keeping orchids.

So how do you water your new orchid?

We recommend investing in a low-cost spray bottle or mister. They can be found almost everywhere from grocery and hardware stores to garden centers and beauty supply stores. We promise it doesn't need to be anything special! You will use the mister to water your orchid rather than poring water into the media. This insures even distribution of the water and allows it to be soaked up rather than running through.

Your plant will come with a very light layer of sphagnum moss on top of the media, this provides two benefits:

1) It helps retain the right amount of moisture in the media beneath it.

2) It works as a built in water meter!

When the sphagnum moss is 95% dry and a little spongy, mist it directly until it's moist again. Feel free to give it a couple of extra sprays to ensure the water penetrates the sphagnum. Mist the whole surface of the sphagnum, not just the base of the plant. Remember, you want the water evenly distributed. Our Pars Terrae Mix is designed to allow just the right amount of water to be retained (chronic over-waterers rejoice!). That's it! Avoid pouring water into the media and never use ice cubes.

Jewel orchids are some of the lowest maintenance, easiest to grow orchids. It is for this reason they are typically recommended for beginning enthusiasts.

In terms of moisture and temperature, this species appreciates typical tropical conditions however, because our plants ship hardened off, they will be more tolerant of slightly cooler, dryer climates such as a typical home or office. Please see our Extras menu for our cost effective 2-in-1 digital temperature/humidity monitor.

Jewel orchids prefer slightly lower light levels than most plants, making them a great choice for a room with low or artificial light.

Natural lighting should be medium, indirect or filtered and never direct sun.

Jewel orchids are known to do well under artificial lighting such as typical home or office lighting and indoor grow lights. We have selected our favorite low cost, discrete grow lights for use with Jewel orchids and made them available in the Lighting menu. These are the same lights we use in our nurseries and highly recommend them for any area you choose to supplement lighting for your new orchid.

Growing media should be kept moist but never saturated.

Care should be taken to prevent water from collecting and sitting on foliage for extended periods of time.

Good air circulation is recommended to prevent rot or decay of foliage and roots. Air circulation in homes and offices will typically be sufficient provided your orchid is kept in the recommended terrestrial orchid media.

We highly recommend using a media designed specifically for terrestrial orchids. Growing media should be light, airy and very well draining with the ability to maintain a good level of moisture. Should you need more media than what your orchid is shipped with, please visit our Pars Terrae Mix page for our pre-mixed media available for purchase.

Jewel orchids are typically not cold hardy and should be kept above 65 degrees at all times with warmer temperatures (75 to 85 degrees) being preferred for vigorous growth. Make sure you place your new orchid outside of drafts created by indoor heating and cooling systems.

These are terrestrial orchids that are native to tropical environments. While they can tolerate lower humidity levels, we recommend a humidity tray or regular misting (fine mist only) to maintain humidity levels in dryer climates.

Specimens kept in a terrarium or vivarium do not require misting.

Your orchid will be shipped in fresh Pars Terrae Mix designed specifically for terrestrial orchids blended by hand here at PA Orchid Exchange. Because it contains nutrient rich, organic worm castings with a high bio-availability, we recommend you do not fertilize for at least 8 months after receipt. A mixture of 1/4 strength (diluted with water) orchid fertilizer of your choice can be applied once a month during the growing season (typically spring to fall) if desired after the 8 month waiting period.

Chemical fertilizers are never recommended for use inside vivariums or on plants you plan on putting inside a vivarium.

* Please consider that snails, slugs and foliage-eating reptiles are particularly drawn to Jewel orchids and can quickly damage your plant. We do not recommend co-inhabiting these species. In addition, while most Jewel orchids are rated as non-toxic, we can not guarantee the level of toxicity should it be consumed by your pet.

Jewel Orchids are surprisingly resilient in less than favorable conditions, however for the highest growth rate and healthiest plants, we recommend following the care tips as closely as possible.

As always we are available to help answer any questions you may have regarding care, re-potting or placement of your new orchid. Please remember that accompanying your inquiry with photos will allow us to give you the most accurate advice possible. Contact us
Macodes was created in 1840 by Lindley in "Genera and Species of Orchidaceous Plants". The genus meaning "length" in Greek referring to the comparatively long lip. There are about ten species in the genus. It is frequently mistaken for Anoectochilus. A number of species and forms. The flowers of this genera have a slightly twisted column. The foliage of the species have little in common.

Macodes sanderiana is a warm growing terrestrial from Papua New Guinea from 1000 to 2000 ft (400 to 800 m) growing in leaf-litter on rocks with almost oval leaves that begin like Mac. petola but as they mature take on orange tones and gradually the squares of the geometric pattern turn black with lime green veins at the leaf base, yellow gold in the middle and orange towards the leaf tip. The whole leaf shifts and changes its color as it ages ending in a black collection of squares with yellow netting and a purplish underside. Blooms in the fall and winter on a 10 to 12 inch (25 to 30 cm) tall thin spike with few, brown flowers that look like the head of a bee. A spike that might be best pinched off. Overall slow growing. Few leaves, 3 in (8 cm). Does not creep but clumps well. Most often this plant is mistaken for Dossinia marmorata, Mac. sanderiana is not burgundy.

*All culture information for this item was provided via HRGT and may not be copied for commercial use. See an error? We all make mistakes from time to time however, our goal is to continue to provide the most accurate information available. If you see information that you believe contains an error, please use the link at the top of the page to contact us with your correction, (all edits will receive credit) we would love to hear from you!
Macodes sanderiana (Kraenzl.) Rolfe accepted species 1896 (Kew)

Plant Form

Rhizome geophyte

Seed Offspring:

-Mcd. Lemon & Lime

(Mac. sanderiana x Lus. discolor var ordiana)

-Amphisilva

(Mac. sanderiana x G. pubescens)

Pollen Offspring:

-Mcd. Spiderman

(Lus. dawsoniana x Mac. sanderiana)

*All parentage information for this item was provided via BlueNanta and may not be copied for commercial use. See an error? We all make mistakes from time to time however, our goal is to continue to provide the most accurate information available. If you see information that you believe contains an error, please use the link at the top of the page to contact us with your correction, (all edits will receive credit) we would love to hear from you!
*Please read the return policy for each item in your cart prior to purchase as information may differ slightly depending on the nature of the product (Ex. pottery or live plants). This information is specific to this item only.

We do not accept general returns on live plants. Please note that while we take a great deal of care packaging and shipping live plants, despite our efforts it is normal for some foliage to be damaged on occasion during shipping. Plants with a low to moderate amount of damage are not returnable. If your plant arrives with significant damage or is lifeless, we will be happy to send a replacement. Please see below for plant replacement guidelines.

Shipping for live plants starts on Monday for the week and ends on Wednesday. We do not ship later than Wednesday to try to avoid

In Vitro Macodes sanderiana

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