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Dracula pileus is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Dracula.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the winter with a single 3.5 cm wide flower.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in western 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: umbrella-shaped cap Dracula