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Dracula anthracina

Dracula anthracina

Prolific bloomer

  • Light:☀️
  • Temperature:🌡️
  • Water:
    💦  💦  💦
  • Dormancy period: no
  • Location: Windowsill/greenhouse
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28,00€ - 28,00€
28,00€
28,00€ - 28,00€
28,00€

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 anthracina

Name: Dracula anthracina Luer & R.Escobar

Etymology: Dracula means “little dragon.” The specific epithet anthracina means “coal-black” and refers to the very dark flower color.

First description: In 1982 by Carlyle A. Luer and Rodrigo Escobar.

Origin/Distribution: Colombia.

Location/Habitat: Epiphytic on wet, moss-covered trees in cloud forests in the Department of Boyacá, at about 1,800–2,500 m elevation. Suitable conditions are approximately 9–19 °C, very high humidity, shaded light, and good air circulation.

Description and Notes: The large, deeply dark-colored and densely hairy flowers grow on lateral to slightly pendent shoots. We recommend an open basket with a fine, airy, moisture-retentive medium. Never allow the roots to dry out completely, but avoid waterlogging.