Dracula gorgona

Also known as: The Gorgona Dracula or Dracula gorgona h.f. xanthina Masdevallia chimaera var. gorgona in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Gorgona Dracula is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Mythical Greek Monster.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.