Dracula veleziana

Also known as: Velez's Dracula in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Velez's Dracula is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the Colombian Orchid Nusrseryman's mother.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. 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.