Dracula gigas

One of the largest-flowered species in the genus, native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing pendant flowers on drooping inflorescences that emerge from the base of the plant. The broad, triangular sepals are fused at the base and taper into long, slender tails, with a prominent, fungus-mimicking lip at the center.

• Light: Low to medium indirect light with 70–80% shade cloth; avoid any direct sun exposure.
• Temperature: 50–65°F (10–18°C); a cool grower requiring stable cool temperatures and strong air movement.
• Humidity: 80–90%; high humidity is essential at all times.
• Watering: Water frequently to maintain even moisture in the medium; never allow the roots to dry out.

Additional Notes

Grow in a well-draining, moisture-retentive medium such as fine bark or sphagnum moss. Shipped bare root and well established.