Dracula Orchids

[professor plant]

If you are ok spending the $15 and potentially not having the plant survive, then go for it. (no sarcasm implied)

Just so you know. High humidity is a must for all Drac's. I would recommend about 85% with some variance throughout the day. 85F sounds high for Drac's. Some species will mot tolerate temps that high, period. Dracula lotax may be the most warm tolerant and I find that if you grow it with 85F Summer temps, you will need a high diurnal range (difference between day and night). If not the spikes fail or buds abort. Many people combat high temp requirements by potting in terra cotta pots, but this is a problem for this one because it blooms from the plant base, dropping the spike through the medium. Water quality is very important also. I would suggest distilled water.

Good luck if you go with it. I think you should give it a try. It is certainly a learning experience.