Dracula radiosa is from Ecuador and Columbia. This species grows within montane cloud forest between at elevations around 1,600 and 2,000 metres. Inflorescences are horizontal to arching, measure 10-20cm and bear successively opening flowers that each measure 15cm from tail to tail. Plants bloom at any time of the year and when conditions are suitable.
 
This is a flowering sized plant. Grow Dracula radiosa in a net pot, standard pot or basket and use loosely packed sphagnum moss as a media. Make sure plants get sufficient air movement particularly when gown in humidity above 80%; always ensure that humidity is high and give plants moderate to deep shade. Plants need to be grown wet; I grow my Dracula species sitting in water. This species grows well in an intermediate to cool greenhouse or indoors in suitable conditions, including, a difference between day and night temperature, air movement and humidity.
 
Family – Orchidaceae
Plant Passport - A Dracula radiosa B 140084 c 5714 d GB