Maxillaria variabilis - Orchid Board

Ross · #1 10-04-2008, 07:26 PM

My Maxi finally bloomed after three years of care. It has one blossom and, at least, one second bud.

Rosim_in_BR · #2 10-04-2008, 09:45 PM

Ross, have you already seen one of these that is almost black?

Ross · #3 10-05-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rosim_in_BR

Ross, have you already seen one of these that is almost black?

No! This is the only one I have seen in person, but I understand there are many color forms (thus the species name).

boytjie · #4 10-05-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross

No! This is the only one I have seen in person, but I understand there are many color forms (thus the species name).

I just a dark burgundy form from an online shop. Looking forward to seeing it when it blooms! This is my first Maxillaria; I was told it's a fairly easy one to start with.

Ross · #5 10-05-2008, 05:11 PM

Yes it appears quite easy, just takes time.

Gin · #6 10-05-2008, 06:22 PM

I have the almost black guess it is really a very dark burgundy ,no luck getting a decent picture of it . Yours is very pretty . Gin

kiki-do · #7 10-05-2008, 08:26 PM

Hey Ross, nice growing! Three years????? Wowser!
I have one of these and have had two blooms that were just like yours in color. They came,.... then they went.....and now I wait once again.

.....and wait