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Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid

4.8 out of 5 (5 experiences)

Blooms easily

Also known as

Jewel Orchid

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Macodes petola

Genus

Macodes

Family

Orchidaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid

💦 Water

How often to water your Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid

Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid in your home

Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Care Summary for Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid

Lightning Bolt Jewel Orchid

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Blooms easily 1

@@melaza

34 Plants

5,113 XP

New York

01/22/2022

gorgeous leaves with glittery veining & soft velvety texture, these babies are luxurious ✨ they prefer humid environments but can do well in lower humidity with consistent watering - do not let their soil go dry & they will be happy! *always use a well draining soil mix*

Blooms easily