Macodes
(pronounced: mak-OH-deez)
Classification
Cranichideae subtribe Goodyerinae
Etymology
From the Greek mak(r)os, meaning long, in reference to the elongated midlobe of the lip.
Distribution
A genus of about 10 species distributed from Peninsular Malaysia to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. All species of Macodes are known as “Jewel Orchids” because of their beautifully veined leaves and are choice horticultural subjects. They differ from
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow plants of Macodes in shallow pots or bulb pans of terrestrial mixture. Provide intermediate temperatures, regular watering, and medium to low light levels. The potting material should be kept lightly damp at all times. Avoid any fluctuations in the growing environment such as drafts or periods of drought. Plants of Macodes are amenable to the close conditions of terrarium culture.
Literature
Wood, J. J. and A. Lamb 1984. Macodes lowii (E. Lowe) J. J. Wood, a little known jewel orchid from North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak. Orchid Digest 48:155-159.
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