Jewel Orchid (Macodes petola)

The leaves on this are so beautiful. I can't wait to see the bloom. I have this 'jewel orchid' which I love: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/2149/

I wonder if the blooms will be similar...

Yes, please post a picture when this plant blooms! I love the patterned leaves. Is it difficult to grow?

Yeah, the leaves are very nice..

They shouldnt be similiar..

Heheh, I will do that.
No, it is not very difficult to grow...

This is lovely. Years ago, I had a jewel orchid (along with many others) and it spread and had many spikes with beautiful small white flowers.

My plant had darker leaves and the veining. Do you grow yours with a lot of light? Whatever, it's the right thing to do.

Mitjo,
How do you grow your Mecodes? I was planning to put mine in a terrarium (with a Ludisia discolor (Phaltyme, I think this is the jewel orchid your were referring to), Goodyera pubescens x Dossinia marmorata, and a Sarcoglottis specious x Stenorrhynchos speciosum). But since my other plants will likely out grow the Mecodes, and I saw your "coffee jar" set-up, I may want to try the your jar method. Can you give us any more info? The jar looked like it was covered; how do you prevent mold and fungus?
Linus

Linus, I grow my Macodes in my livingroom greenhouse, there is high humid.
I dont have any special tips, just use rainwater.

Linus, what in the world do the two crosses you mentioned growing with the jewel orchids look like? Any chance you have pictures to post? Neither one came up for me under search. I have the Ludisia discolor also, and agree that it will overgrow most plants.
Thanks, Susan (Toxicodendron)

Susan,
Goodyera pubescens is native to the temperate US, while Dossinia marmorata is native to tropical Borneo (or I think it is). Isn't it cool how such different genera from disparate parts of the world can be interbred (according to the breeder, he's had two bud, but then the buds blasted; so it's possible that the plants aren't "fertile"). Because the parents are from such different parts of the world, the plants are supposedly very easy to grow.
Sarcoglottis specious x Stenorrhynchos speciosum is also supposedly very easy to grow. No exciting story between these two, except they can grow to a nice large size (football) with decent flowers.
Early this week, our orchid society was priviledged to have Leon G. from Hooser orchids come speak and sell plants. I saw the macodes leaf, and just had to get it. The Goodyera cross also has a leaf veins that are irridescent, but not as spectacular as macodes. After hearing his talk, I decided that I'd try a terrarium with the 4 plants. I may get some others to add to terrarium. To see pictures of the crosses that I mentioned, and other jewel orchids (sadly, the website doesn't have pictures of macodes, but Mitjo's pictures are spectacular), go to www.hoosierorchid.com
Susan, do you have any growing tips for Macodes?

Sorry but at this point I am just lusting for one...thanks for the info on the other 2 plants, I will check out the link! What I have is the common Ludisia discolor (syn. Haemeria discolor).

Geese, I seem to have fun in here, LOL...Heheh.