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A very BLACK Maxillaria!

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by mini-catts, May 31, 2010.

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  1. May 31, 2010 #1
    mini-catts

    mini-catts Member

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    This is Maxillaria varabilis 'Black Eyed Susan' AM/AOS. It is the very darkest burgundy, to appear black!

    Seems to be an easy grower and blooms nicely.

    Enjoy!
    Pete

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    and the plant:

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  2. May 31, 2010 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    That's really amazing.
     
  3. May 31, 2010 #3
    orchidkarma

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    That is just too cool! Almost does not look real. ;)
     
  4. May 31, 2010 #4
    Uluwehi

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    Amazing indeed.
     
  5. May 31, 2010 #5
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    Would you mind sharing the source of the plant? I've been looking for a good "black" variabilis for a while.
     
  6. May 31, 2010 #6
    mini-catts

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    This was originally from Carolina Orchids.
    Pete
     
  7. May 31, 2010 #7
    piotrm

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    very good colour of variabilis I like as well yellow ones it would look superb to put two clones- this and yellow together!
     
  8. Jun 1, 2010 #8
    Home Grown

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    That is way cool:cool:
     
  9. Jun 1, 2010 #9
    Brant

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    COOL
     
  10. Jun 1, 2010 #10
    Tom-DE

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    Nice form too.