Dracula incognita

Dracula incognita is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Dracula.

Description

Plant blooms in the spring with several successive 2.5 cm wide flowers.

The plant was first bloomed in the collection of Dr. Villegas.

Distribution

Plants are found in Antioquia 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.

Naming

Common Names: The Unknown Dracula

References

• Hermans, Johan & Clare. Orchid Digest special publication: An Annotation Checklist on the Genus Dracula. Orchid Digest Corp., 1997.