Jewel Orchid "Firebird"
Macodes "Firebird"
Jewel Orchid "Firebird"
- Orchid from the shady rainforests of Southeast Asia
- Impressive glossy leaves
- Dark green colour with reddish veins
- Develops velvety leaf surfaces
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Description
The Macodes "Firebird", also known as the Jewel Orchid, is an impressive plant that stands out primarily for its shiny, decorative leaves. This small, ground-dwelling orchid is native to the moist, shady rainforests of Southeast Asia.
The leaf coloring of Macodes "Firebird" is particularly striking. The leaves display a dark green color with a unique, glittering vein structure in shades of red. The strong contrast of the dark green coloration against the striking network structure of the leaves makes this plant a special eye-catcher. The reddish undersides of the leaves also make this plant stand out. The leaves, which can reach a diameter of 3 to 5 cm, are arranged in a spiral pattern around the stems. The plant occasionally produces a flower spike, which can reach up to 25 cm in height, with individual flowers being small and in shades of brown-red or white. After the bloom has faded, the corresponding shoot gradually dies off, and new shoots develop, growing again to flowering size.
Cultivating Macodes "Firebird" requires a mix of orchid bark and sphagnum moss to create a loose substrate. However, Macodes also grows in other loose substrates and can be directly planted in sphagnum moss. This plant thrives with constant high humidity, making it excellently suited for use in terrariums and other plant containers. The plant containers do not necessarily need to be covered. For plants originating from in vitro culture, the Macodes should be given a transition period with a covered plant container to acclimate to the slightly drier environment. When watering, it is essential to ensure that the soil is thoroughly watered, then allowed to dry slightly before watering again. The soil should never completely dry out. The Macodes "Firebird" prefers consistently warm temperatures and should not be exposed to temperatures below 15 °C.
The Jewel Orchid is known for its ability to form dense, impressive mats in terrariums. The leaves with their reflective veins give the plant its name and make it an attractive highlight in any terrarium or plant container.
Profile
| Macodes "Firebird" | |
| Cultivation options | Terrestrial or in specialized orchid substrate |
| Growth height | Up to 15 cm |
| Temperature | 18 - 25 °C, not below 15 °C |
| Humidity | 70 - 90 % |
| Light requirement | Indirect, moderate to low light; no direct sunlight |
| Watering | Soft, low-lime water. Regularly to keep the substrate evenly moist |
| Fertilisation | During the growth phase every 4 weeks with special orchid fertiliser |
| Propagation | Division of the plant, rarely seeds |
| Suitable for | Small to medium-sized terrariums, moist terrarium environments |
| Cultivation options |
| Terrestrial or in specialized orchid substrate |
| Growth height |
| Up to 15 cm |
| Temperature |
| 18 - 25 °C, not below 15 °C |
| Humidity |
| 70 - 90 % |
| Light requirement |
| Indirect, moderate to low light; no direct sunlight |
| Watering |
| Soft, low-lime water. Regularly to keep the substrate evenly moist |
| Fertilisation |
| During the growth phase every 4 weeks with special orchid fertiliser |
| Propagation |
| Division of the plant, rarely seeds |
| Suitable for |
| Small to medium-sized terrariums, moist terrarium environments |
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