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Dracula polyphemus
Dracula polyphemus

Dracula polyphemus

Prolific bloomer

  • Light:☀️
  • Temperature:🌡️
  • Water:
    💦  💦  💦
  • Dormancy period: no
  • Location: Windowsill/greenhouse
26,00€ - 26,00€
26,00€
26,00€ - 26,00€
26,00€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
For cross-border deliveries, the rules of the respective EU country apply.

Delivery time:

DE: 2-3 business days (weather permitting)
EU: 3-5 business days (weather permitting)

This image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual plant may differ in shape and color from the image. Plants are shipped without flowers.

Description

Dracula polyphemus

Name: Dracula polyphemus (Luer) Luer

Synonyms: Masdevallia polyphemus Luer

Etymology: The genus name Dracula translates roughly to "little dragon"; polyphemus refers to Polyphemus, the Cyclops from Greek mythology.

Origin/Distribution: The species originates from Ecuador.

Location/Habitat: We cultivate Dracula polyphemus in cool to intermediate conditions at approximately 12–21 °C, with very high humidity, bright filtered light, and gentle, continuous air movement. The fine, airy substrate should remain evenly moist.

Description and Notes: The species can produce very large, impressive flowers with long, extended sepal tips. The inflorescences grow horizontally to pendulous and can produce multiple flowers in succession. A well-draining basket culture is therefore particularly suitable.