Dracula vampira 'Zorba' AM/AOS 3in net

A very dark and attractive cultivar of Dracula vampira (monkey-faced orchid) native to the cloud forests of Ecuador. Blooms reach up to 12 inches in length! Draculas can be challenging for indoor growing and are recommended for intermediate-advanced cultivators. Floriferous! Cool-intermediate grower. This one should not go above 75F or leaf loss will occur and it will not bloom. Put in a cool shady spot in the greenhouse or in a large terrarium. 

Blooming size. Plant pictured is an example showing off the blooms and potential. This was a division from a large older plant. Rooted. 

CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Long fiber sphagnum, fine bark, or mounted with moss. 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. These do well in terrariums.

Water: Keep evenly moist and do not allow to get fully dry. 

Temp: Cool-intermediate (50F min night, 75F absolute max day). Prefers cool. 

Humidity: 60-80%, requires high humidity.

Fertilizing: 1/2-1/4 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: Seattle Orchid