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Dracula vinacea is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Dracula.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the spring and fall with a single 2.5 cm wide flower. The lip epichile of this species is distinguished by its inward curls.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the eastern cordillera of Boyaca, 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 Wine Red Dracula