What are macodes?

Macodes is a type of orchid, which is mostly found in water or in wet areas where the shadow is abundant. They are assumed that they come from Southeast Asia, where they were usually found on the floor of rainforests. These types of orchids are relatively rare and are not very often for sale in flowers. They are part of a special orchid class known as Jewel orchids. There are two main types of Mcods - Macodes Sateriana and Macodes Petola - although many hybrids have been created from these plants and other types of orchids. There are also several other lesser -known varieties of plants in this family. The first main type of Macodes has soft dark leaves that have a velvet texture and the colors of gold. In general, the second type has complex, bright veins and glossy leaves.

orchids grow slowly and need a lot of shade and moisture. People who want to grow orchids such as Macodes must first determine whether the environment for this type of jewel orchid is suitable. These plants must have a lot of withtied areas. During the day the temperature cannot be above 80 ° F (about 26.7 ° C) and should not fall below 60 ° F (about 15.6 ° C) at night. Moisture in general must remain between 70 and 80 percent if orchids grow properly.

These plants can be grown inside the terrarium. Other plants may be included in the terrarium if they require the same type of environment as this particular orchid. It is also a good idea to grow macodes in rooms that have great humidity, such as a kitchen or bathroom. They will grow better if any fertilizer, moss and water are provided.

Macodes should never be grown near a window that provides many direct sunlight. However, these plants require some light to grow, so they should be placed where they can get indirect sunlight or be placed under a florescent light. The light should be suspended about 2 feet (about 60.96 cm) above the plant and should be up to 12 hours a day. If the plant develops on the pressTech black spots, it means that it has experienced too much direct sunlight.