Orchid Macodes Petola.

  A plant such as Macodes Petola is a very rare Jewel Orchids. They are found in very small quantities in the territory from South America to Asia. Such plants are valued for their lovely velvety leaves. Experts classify plants of various genera of the vast orchid family from the subtribe Goodyerinae as Jewel Orchids. Thus, these are Macodes, Ludisia, Dossinia, Anoectochilus, Goodyer, Zeuxcine and others.

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Orchid Macodes Petola.

 The foliage of such orchids is incredibly beautiful. Thus, on the velvety surface you can see intricately arranged veins, which can be painted in different colors. They seem to be made of small stones that sparkle in the light. The more beautiful the leaf is, the finer its pattern, because in this case it shines very brightly and the shimmer is noticeable even with the slightest movement.

Orchid Features

 Macodes petola is represented by epiphytic and terrestrial plants that are directly related to the numerous orchid family. Their growth pattern is sympodial. This plant belongs to the group of "jewel orchids" and is valued for its very spectacular foliage. The name macodes comes from the Greek language, so, "macos" means "extension, length", which is associated with the lip, which has an elongated shape.

 Such a genus as macodes unites about 7 species that can be found in the tropical rainforests of Oceania, as well as Southeast Asia. The most popular of the species is macodes petola. Such a precious orchid has truly beautiful leaves. It may seem that the pattern on the leaves is embroidered with gold threads, and they shine and shimmer in the sunlight. Thanks to such rare and very spectacular leaves, this plant is considered a kind of treasure.

 In natural conditions, such a "precious orchid" grows on the islands of Java, from the Philippines to Sumatra, in New Guinea, Malaysia. It prefers to grow in tropical forests (in shady mountain forests), where there is high humidity. Macodes petola grows on fallen tree trunks, as well as on rocks covered with humus and moss.

 Such a miniature orchid has creeping shoots, which, in addition, branch out strongly and reach a height of only 7 to 8 centimeters. Velvety leaf blades can be painted in various shades from greenish-gray to emerald. On their surface there are golden veins, shimmering in the light. The flowers of the plant are inconspicuous and very small. After flowering, the rosette dies, and at the same time, babies (lateral shoots) are formed. These plants are grown in collections, as well as in winter gardens.

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