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Dracula diabola is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Dracula.
Description[]
Plant blooms from spring to summer with a single 3 cm flower. This species is distinguished by its dark color inside and its red lip.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in eastern cordillera Colombia at elevations of 2500 meters
Culture[]
Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in warm to cool conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.
Naming[]
Common Names: The Devilish Dracula
References[]
- Hermans, Johan & Clare. Orchid Digest special publication: An Annotation Checklist on the Genus Dracula. Orchid Digest Corp., 1997.