Dracula aphrodes

Dracula aphrodes is a fascinating cloud-forest orchid prized for its elaborate flowers and elongated sepal tails. The blooms appear beneath the foliage with the strange, expressive beauty characteristic of the genus, creating an absorbing botanical display for collectors of unusual cool-growing species.

Care Guide

• Light: Provide low to medium, filtered light and protect the foliage from direct sun.
• Water: Keep the roots consistently moist throughout the year, preferably with clean, low-mineral water. Do not allow the medium to dry completely.
• Humidity: Maintain high humidity with constant, gentle air circulation to prevent stagnant conditions.
• Temperature: Grow in cool to intermediate conditions with cooler nights, protecting the plant from prolonged heat.
• Growing medium: Use an open basket filled with a fine, moisture-retentive orchid mix so descending flower spikes can emerge freely through the sides and bottom.

When given cool temperatures, soft light, humid moving air, and steady moisture, Dracula aphrodes can mature into a striking specimen with unforgettable flowers.