Yesterday when I was writing up my post about Dendrobium moniliforme I started exploring the concept of growing an orchid exclusively for its vegetative characteristic. Thier really is not a better example of this then Macodes sanderiana, or better known as the jewel orchid. I really can not think of any plant that has cooler foliage then the one pictured on the left.
This plants natural range starts within Malaysia and extends into the Pacific Islands. They are a terrestrial plant and often grow in finer soils. Jewel orchids are rather easy to cultivate, they do not require as much attention as some of the orchids that I have posted.
