new to growing orchids

[haley thomas]

can you find monkey orchids anywhere?
they're the coolest looking thing. idk if they really exsist but ive seen some pictures. they look too good to be real.

[Ordphien]

They are real and there's many different kinds.
And many different retailers.
I suggest doing a quick Google of Dracula orchids.
Their care is a little more specialised than some other more common orchids.

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[haley thomas]

okai.. thanks so much

[WhiteRabbit]

The one in your photo is Dracula simia, I believe

There's a number of Dracula species, many having some sort of "monkey face" - some more distinct than others. Many are truly cool growing, and can't tolerate much warmth at all, others intermediate growing and can maybe take slightly warm temps.

[RosieC]

Welcome to Orchid Board

[Connie Star]

Welcome to OB!

As a former newbie, now with 4 years experience, I would suggest starting with an easier genus than Dracula. Masdevallias are similar in appearance and some of the hybrids are fairly easy. They are small and don't take a lot of space.

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[Ferns Daddy]

HI, Welcome to OB