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Dracula erythrochaete

Dracula erythrochaete

Prolific bloomer

  • Light:☀️
  • Temperature:🌡️
  • Water:
    💦  💦  💦
  • Dormancy period: no
  • Location: Windowsill/greenhouse
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22,90€ - 22,90€
22,90€
22,90€ - 22,90€
22,90€

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)

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Description

Dracula erythrochaete

Name: Dracula erythrochaete (Rchb.f.) Luer

Synonyms: Masdevallia erythrochaete Rchb.f.; Dracula gaskelliana (Rchb.f.) Luer; Masdevallia gaskelliana Rchb.f.

Etymology: The specific epithet erythrochaete means “red-haired” and refers to the flower’s distinctive hairs.

Origin/Distribution: From Guatemala and Honduras through Nicaragua and Costa Rica to Panama.

Location/Habitat: Epiphytic on moss-covered trees in humid montane and cloud forests at around 1,200 m elevation. We recommend cool to intermediate conditions of approximately 12–22 °C, shady to bright filtered light, very high humidity, and steady, gentle air movement.

Description and Notes: The species produces narrow leaves and usually horizontal to downward-pointing flower stems, each bearing a striking flower up to about 6.5 cm across. Dense reddish hairs and elongated sepal tails define its appearance. Grow it in an open basket or a fine, airy medium and keep it evenly moist. Avoid summer heat, waterlogging, and allowing it to dry out completely.