Dracula platycrater

A species from the cloud forests of South America, notable for its pendant flowers with broad, spreading sepals densely covered in fine trichomes and a distinctively wide, flat lip that mimics the gills of a mushroom. The inflorescences droop downward from the base of the plant.

• Light: Low to medium indirect light with 70–80% shade cloth; never expose to direct sunlight.
• Temperature: 50–65°F (10–18°C); a cool grower requiring consistent cool conditions and strong air circulation.
• Humidity: 80–90%; high humidity is critical at all times.
• Watering: Keep the medium evenly moist; roots must not dry out between waterings.

Additional Notes

Best grown in fine bark or sphagnum moss with excellent drainage. Shipped bare root and well established.