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Dracula cutis-bufonis

Dracula cutis-bufonis

$31.00 - $31.00
$31.00
$31.00 - $31.00
$31.00

Plant Size (Approx.) : 10-15cm

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Dracula cutis-bufonis

Dracula cutis-bufonis

Dracula cutis-bufonis is one of the most extraordinary and otherworldly orchids in existence. Endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador and Colombia, this intermediate to cool-growing miniature species belongs to the legendary Dracula genus — a group renowned for producing flowers so bizarre and captivating they seem to belong to another world entirely. The species name cutis-bufonis (“toad skin”) hints at the remarkable texture of its blooms: warty, mottled, and hauntingly beautiful.

Features

  • Flowers: Pendant blooms with a distinctive toad-skin texture — mottled, warty surfaces in earthy tones with long sepaline tails
  • Plant size: 10–15 cm — a compact miniature, perfect for terrariums and cool growing setups
  • Blooming: Flowers emerge on pendant spikes that hang downward — best displayed in baskets or mounted
  • Growth habit: Miniature, clumping epiphyte with short, fan-like leaf arrangements
  • Origin: Ecuador — high-altitude cloud forests

Care Guide

  • Light: Low to moderate indirect light; avoid any direct sun
  • Temperature: Intermediate to cool, between 10°C and 22°C (50°F – 72°F); consistent cool temperatures are essential
  • Watering: Keep consistently moist; never allow to dry out completely
  • Humidity: Very high, 75–90%; thrives in terrarium or cloud forest conditions
  • Container: Grow in a basket or mounted to allow pendant spikes to hang freely downward

To grow Dracula cutis-bufonis is to cultivate a piece of the Ecuadorian cloud forest — mysterious, ancient, and utterly unlike anything else. Its toad-skin textured flowers dangling on pendant spikes are a marvel of botanical evolution. For the serious collector who wants something truly rare and unforgettable, this is it.