Dracula lotax

A compact, clump-forming species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing pendant flowers with hooded, cream-white sepals marked with warm brown-gold spotting and tipped with long, slender reddish tails. Its small size and high-humidity requirements make it an ideal candidate for terrarium culture.

• Light: Low to moderate indirect light with 60–70% shade cloth; avoid any direct sun, which quickly damages the delicate, grass-like foliage.
• Temperature: 55–72°F (13–22°C); intermediate grower. Consistent cool nights are important for long-term health and blooming.
• Humidity: 80–95%; Dracula species require very high humidity at all times. Strong air movement is essential to prevent rot despite the high moisture levels.
• Watering: Keep the mix evenly moist at all times; Dracula have no pseudobulbs and cannot tolerate drought. Water frequently but ensure excellent drainage to avoid root suffocation.

Additional Notes

Best grown in a basket or slotted container using fine sphagnum or bark mix to allow pendant spikes to emerge freely. Shipped bare root, well established — ready to mount or basket-plant upon arrival.