Maxillaria schunkeana in bloom - Orchid Board

LauraN · #1 (**permalink**) 11-09-2008, 08:30 AM

I received this last year from Duncan, as a gift for helping him out after the WOC. Maxillaria's have a special place in my orchid room.
I like to be surprised, so rarely do I look up the flower. I guessed correctly on this one, as it compliments the little Erin pot that I decided to stick it in, although I feel a pot change coming, as it has pretty much out grown it already!

Becca · #2 (**permalink**) 11-09-2008, 08:47 AM

Wow Laura I love the color! This one is very cool looking! Would you mind sharing a photo of it in it's Erin pot? I just love those pots!

LauraN · #3 (**permalink**) 11-09-2008, 09:00 AM

Thanks Becca, if it's still in bloom this morning I'll snap a pic of the plant, pot and all!

cb977 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-09-2008, 09:02 AM

Way cool, my friend!

Chubidubi · #5 (**permalink**) 11-09-2008, 09:09 AM

THAT DARK COLOR IS AWESOME!!!

kiki-do · #6 (**permalink**) 11-09-2008, 09:59 AM

Very nice! I think Maxillarias are becoming a favorite with me. Thanks for sharing that gorgeous deep rich color!

greggnkay · #7 (**permalink**) 11-09-2008, 05:07 PM

Wonderfu;! Max's are favorites of mine and I hope to expand this coming season. Now my wish list has grown again!

Rosim_in_BR · #8 (**permalink**) 11-09-2008, 05:52 PM

Very nice one, Laura! Love the almost black color!!

LauraN · #9 (**permalink**) 11-10-2008, 09:44 AM

Just for Becca...

Becca · #10 (**permalink**) 11-10-2008, 11:10 AM

Thanks Laura! That is just to cute! I think the pot fits the 'chid perfectly!

In my opinion, there are not enough photo's of what the plant actually looks like, but don't get me wrong, I love seeing photo's of the blooms. Sometimes when trying to find out info on a particular 'chid, such as overall plant size at maturity, it is nice to have a picture! Thanks again so much Laura! I really enjoyed seeing this one, both the flower and the plant!