Maxillaria schunkeana and other "black" bloomers.

**Nataliwind** · January 5th, 2013, 03:20 PM

Cathy, Ed, Ron, Bob,

Originally Posted by GenevaDad

How long did the frog hang around?

Hard to say. I did not watch it after I took some pics. They live everywhere and often dwell in my growing area.

**Brutal_Dreamer** · January 8th, 2013, 02:53 PM

OMG - that is such a dark orchid bloom (Maxillaria schunkeana). LOVE it Nat! The after dark is lovely too.

cheers,
BD

**panam** · January 8th, 2013, 03:40 PM

What great photographs - and I love the frog, as well!

**catttan** · January 8th, 2013, 07:24 PM

So lovely. I just love black orchids!

**sbrofio** · January 10th, 2013, 05:45 AM

Lovely FDK!!! Here in Italy it's quite impossible to find them. If I would buy them from USA the taxes are too high..

**Nataliwind** · January 10th, 2013, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by sbrofio

Lovely FDK!!! Here in Italy it's quite impossible to find them. If I would buy them from USA the taxes are too high..

Maybe you can find a vendor who orders plants from USA and ask him\her to find the plant for you? It will be easier I think.

**sbrofio** · January 10th, 2013, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by Nataliwind

Maybe you can find a vendor who orders plants from USA and ask him\her to fine the plant for you? It will be easier I think.

Yes, I got the same idea. Maybe I could ask to a french vendor... mm.. let's try!

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