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Dracula gigas 'Xanthina Gigi'

Dracula gigas 'Xanthina Gigi'

Prolific bloomer

  • Light:☀️
  • Temperature:🌡️
  • Water:
    💦  💦  💦
  • Dormancy period: no
  • Location: Windowsill/greenhouse
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29,50€ - 29,50€
29,50€
29,50€ - 29,50€
29,50€

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 gigas 'Xanthina Gigi'

Name: Dracula gigas (Luer) Luer ‘Xanthina Gigi’

Synonyms: Masdevallia gigas Luer

Etymology: The genus name Dracula means “little dragon.” The Latin gigas means “giant” and refers to the large flowers.

Origin/Distribution: Colombia and Ecuador.

Location/Habitat: Epiphytic on moss-covered trees in very moist cloud forests, at elevations of approximately 1,700 to 2,600 m. It requires cool temperatures of around 10–21°C, shade, very high humidity, and constant gentle air movement.

Description and Notes: This yellowish selection of Dracula gigas produces large flowers on horizontal to downward-pointing inflorescences. An open basket allows the inflorescences to grow through freely. We keep the fine, airy potting medium consistently slightly moist, use low-calcium water, and consistently protect the plant from heat.