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Dracula simia is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Dracula.
Description[]
Plant blooms at any season with a single 5cm successive flower. Flowers are fragrant with the scent of orange.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the cloud forest of southeastern Ecuador at elevations of 1000 to 2000 meters
Culture[]
Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in cool to intermediate conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.
Naming[]
Common Names: The Monkey-Like Dracula
Synonyms[]
- *Masdevallia simia Luer 1978