Surely you will feel excited or scared when you see this strange and monkey-shaped orchid in the forest.
The scientific name of this flower consists of two parts: Dracula means "vampire", because the orchids of this genus all have very strange looking flowers, easy to make people think of bloodsucking demons with sharp fangs of Dracula. Simia means "monkey" in Latin.
This orchid was named by botanist Luer in 1978.
They usually live in tropical jungles with altitudes from 1,000m-2,000m in Central and South American countries such as Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, so very few people have witnessed its strange shape with their own eyes.
Currently, about 120 species of the genus Dracula have been discovered, most of which are found in Ecuador.
Monkey Face orchids do not bloom in a certain season, they just need a humid climate to show off their vibrant colors. Therefore, it can be said that Dracula simia flowers bloom all year round, at any suitable time.
Many people say that the Monkey Face orchid has a very attractive scent like a ripe orange.
Monkey face orchid dracula simiaLan Monkey face is difficult to live in a closed environment and narrow space, so if you want to grow this plant, you should find an open space for them to grow best. Owners of this orchid must be extremely patient and dedicated, and have an understanding of their survival conditions.
This orchid variety is very rare because it cannot be nursed, so their price is not cheap at all. Many people have brought samples of Monkey Face orchids to plant but the success rate is not high.
When first seen, the scientific world could not help but be surprised to see the flowers have the faces of primates, even they also have sad and happy emotions like humans.
A few years ago, when the first images of the Monkey Face orchid appeared on the internet, many people suspected that this was just a photoshopped image.
