About Macodes
The American Orchid Society describes Macodes as a small Asian and western Pacific genus grown for its veined foliage.
Types of Macodes
- Jewel orchids
- Macodes is one of the orchid genera grown for leaf markings as well as flowers.
Growing Macodes
General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.
- Light
- General Macodes guidance: medium to low light.
- Water
- Keep the growing medium lightly damp. Avoid drought and sudden changes in the growing environment.
- Substrate and containers
- Use a terrestrial orchid medium in a shallow pot. Macodes can also suit terrarium culture.
