How to Care for Dracula Orchids in Terrariums
A little bit about Dracula Orchids
A popular terrarium plant, Dracula Orchids thrive in humidity of 75% to 80% and cool temperatures of 50 to 77F (10 to 25 C).
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: N’ative to Ecuador and some other countries of South America
Type: Orchid
Growth habit: 8 to 16 inches in height.
Suitable terrarium: Open or closed
Flower: Almost always blooming, with up to 5 blossoms appearing on the same flower spike.
How to grow and care for Dracula Orchids in Terrariums
Dracula Orchids can thrive in a terrarium with the right conditions. Dracula Orchids prefer high humidity, and well draining soil. They can grow between 8 to 16 inches in height so its important to choose your terrarium carefully. This particular Orchid is known for its unpleasant smell reminiscent of rotting meant.
Ideal Lighting Conditions for Dracula Orchids:
Low to medium lighting
Ideal Temperature Conditions for Dracula Orchids:
50 to 77F (10 to 25 C)
Ideal Watering Conditions for Dracula Orchids:
Allow about half the soil/growing medium to dry out between watering.
Ideal Humidity Conditions for Dracula Orchids:
75-80%
Keep them cool, and let the flowers hang
Dracula orchids are cool-growing cloud-forest relatives of Masdevallia and share the same non-negotiable: keep them cool, humid and moving with fresh air, avoiding sustained warmth above the mid-20s. Their flowers are also downward-facing, sending blooms below the plant, so they are best grown mounted or in an open-slatted basket where the spikes can hang free, a solid pot or deep substrate can hide the flowers entirely.
Where to buy Dracula Orchids:
Local nurseries, terrarium stores, and online marketplaces are a great place to find terrarium plants and Dracula Orchids.
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