Overview
Dracula cordobae is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Dracula, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dracula cordobae grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental.
About
Dracula cordobae is a clump-forming orchid cultivar belonging to the genus Dracula, known for its evergreen foliage. It thrives best in full shade, ideally on a north-facing aspect with sheltered exposure. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist. Suitable for ornamental use, Dracula cordobae is hardy to UK zone H4 and is of particular interest during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation can be achieved through division or seed.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dracula
- Sunlight
- Full shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Dracula cordobae size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Ornamental
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dracula cordobae
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dracula cordobae?
Dracula cordobae prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracula cordobae need?
Dracula cordobae grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Dracula cordobae hardy in the UK?
Dracula cordobae has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Dracula cordobae?
Division, seed.
More in the Dracula genus
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- Dracula bella 'William'
- Dracula chimaeraspectral-flowered orchid
- Dracula erythrochaete
- Dracula hirtziiHirtz's dracula
- Dracula chimaera var. aurea
- Dracula dalessandroi 'Sue'
- Dracula psitticina 'Margaret'