How to tend a Dracula simia

Also known as: Masdevallia simia Luer

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, may spray to the ambient environment in summer, reduce watering in winter

Sunlight

Like half shade, in autumn and winter may take 2-3h sunlight, receive more light when leaves are dark green

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Apply fertilizers every 10-15 days in the growing seasons of spring and autumn, foliar fertilizer spray also do good for its growth , fertilize under 10 (50 is forbidden

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely, remove peduncle after flowering

About this plant

Origin
Ecuador
Category
Orchidaceae, Dracula
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-May
Flower colors
Yellow with purple red dots
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