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Dracula velutina is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Dracula.
Description[]
Plant blooms from fall to spring with a few 3cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in Colombia
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.
Varities[]
| Image | Name | Description |
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Dracula velutina var xanthina | Sepals are white with yellow near the center. Lip is white. |
Naming[]
Common Names: The Velvety Dracula
Synonyms[]
- Dracula lactea (Kraenzl.) Luer 1978
- Dracula microglochin (Rchb. f.) Luer 1978
- Dracula trinema (Rchb. f.) Luer 1978
- Masdevallia lactea Kraenzl. 1921
- Masdevallia microglochin Rchb. f. 1886
- Masdevallia trinema Rchb. f. 1886
- *Masdevallia velutina Rchb. f. 1875