Dracula inaequalis 3in

This species is a Dracula or "monkey-faced orchid" native to mountainous South America. It produces single pendulous blooms from the sides of the plant that have a triangular shape with long points. Name translates to "unequaled Dracula" which refers to the large sepals. This is a high humidity, cool growing orchid. Challenging for home conditions, order with caution. It is one of the more forgiving Draculas for those looking to give them a try.

Blooming size. Plant pictured is an example showing off the blooms and potential. 

CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Long fiber sphagnum. Net pot recommended. These can be sensitive to repotting so it's better to let them get big before dividing. 

Light: Low-medium light. Shade is your friend. North or east, no direct evening light. These do well in terrariums.

Water: Keep evenly moist and do not allow to get fully dry. This is a species that is more tolerant of drying out than others. 

Temp: Cool-intermediate (50F min night, 80F absolute max day).

Humidity: 60-80%, requires high humidity.

Fertilizing: 1/2 strength urea-free fertilizer, every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Stop all fertilizing in winter. General rule: begin in Spring, stop in late Fall.

Photo credit: By Orchi - Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6011493