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Dracula vespertilio
Dracula vespertilio
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Dracula are cool-growing orchids whose performance is tightly linked to environmental stability, particularly temperature and airflow through warmer periods.
Dracula vespertilio is a species producing triangular flowers with elongated tails and a pale base densely marked with maroon spotting. The surface is lightly textured, often with fine hairs, giving the flowers a distinctive matte appearance when open.
Flowering is dependent on consistent cool conditions and does not occur reliably where temperatures fluctuate or summer heat cannot be controlled.
Best suited to growers able to maintain cool, stable conditions year-round.
Key plant information
| Botanical name | Dracula vespertilio |
|---|---|
| Genus | Dracula |
| Plant type | Species |
| Growth stage | Division |
| Primary climate | Cool |
| Light | Filtered |
| Humidity | 70%+ |
| Temperature range | Cool |
Important notes
| Sustained cool nights are required for best performance. |
| This plant is not suitable for consistently warm climates. |
Growing information: Care Guide — Dracula Orchids
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