Overview
Dracula psitticina 'Margaret' is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Dracula, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dracula psitticina 'Margaret' grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental.
About
Dracula psitticina 'Margaret' is a clump-forming evergreen orchid cultivar from the genus Dracula. It thrives in full shade, ideally on a north-facing aspect with sheltered exposure. This plant prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist. Suitable for ornamental use, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best appreciated during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation can be achieved through division or seed.
About the genus
The orchid genus Dracula, abbreviated as Drac in horticultural trade, consists of 118 species native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. The name Dracula literally means "little dragon", an allusion to the mythical Count Dracula, a lead character in numerous vampire novels and films. The name was applied to the orchid because of the blood-red color of several of the species, and the strange aspect of the long spurs of the sepals.
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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 psitticina 'Margaret' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Ornamental
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dracula psitticina 'Margaret'
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dracula psitticina 'Margaret'?
Dracula psitticina 'Margaret' prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracula psitticina 'Margaret' need?
Dracula psitticina 'Margaret' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Dracula psitticina 'Margaret' hardy in the UK?
Dracula psitticina 'Margaret' 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 psitticina 'Margaret'?
Division, seed.
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