Macodes sanderiana (Jewel Orchid)

This species from New Guinea has shimmering leaves with veins that look like gold dust! These plants flower at a small size but will eventually grow to 4" or 5" across. Jewels can be finicky growers, but this one is perhaps the easiest to grow for us!

Grow in warm conditions and light as for Phalaenopsis or even shadier. They prefer New Zealand sphagnum moss and want to approach dryness at the roots between watering. Change the moss once per year, being careful not to damage the hairy roots.