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I've a downloaded photo of the most intriguing orchid I've ever seen, if I ever meet her, I'll invite her home to live with me. I love stories with a happy ending ~
Hi jeanniebelle
Recently a 'black orchid' was sold on e-bay, Did you see it? I believe it was named "Frankclarkara". Truly beautiful.
I might be able to locate it if you can't find it with a search of 'sold' items.
Al
That would be Fredclarkeara After Dark. There have been over 5 FCC/AOS's awards to the cross! These have truly been some of the blackest flowers i have ever seen (in person too!). Unbloomed seedlings were at the WOC and were being sold at Krull Smith's booth.
by Bird Song Farm on Fri, 2008-01-25 18:10
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Originally Posted by minicatt
That would be Fredclarkeara After Dark. There have been over 5 FCC/AOS's awards to the cross! These have truly been some of the blackest flowers i have ever seen (in person too!). Unbloomed seedlings were at the WOC and were being sold at Krull Smith's booth.
Yes, that's the one, the one on e-bay stated there was a 50/50 chance of the plant being the 'pure' black one. It was released to the seller from Krull Smith.
AL
by Ross on Fri, 2008-01-25 18:49
Maybe it's just me but why would ANYONE want a black orchid? Black, is technically, absence of all color. I thought growing orchids was all about color? I just don't "get it"
by littlefrog on Fri, 2008-01-25 19:12
They are pretty eye-catching in person. Hard to photograph though. Fred is proud of that cross, and he should be. I should be getting a couple flasks of the remake from Fred in a few months.
by Bird Song Farm on Fri, 2008-01-25 19:14
Perhaps it's the uniquiness of it Ross. People have been searching for a true black orchid since they (orchids) became all the rage over 150 years ago.
Orchid growing (collecting) was a rich man's hobby then and still is to some point. When you have everything available you want what isn't available, just human nature I guess.
JMHO
Al
by Ross on Fri, 2008-01-25 19:34
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Originally Posted by Bird Song Farm
Perhaps it's the uniquiness of it Ross. People have been searching for a true black orchid since they (orchids) became all the rage over 150 years ago.
Orchid growing (collecting) was a rich man's hobby then and still is to some point. When you have everything available you want what isn't available, just human nature I guess.
JMHO
Al
I think I understand! Just don't get it.
by flhiker on Sat, 2008-01-26 05:04
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bird Song Farm
Perhaps it's the uniquiness of it Ross. People have been searching for a true black orchid since they (orchids) became all the rage over 150 years ago.
Orchid growing (collecting) was a rich man's hobby then and still is to some point. When you have everything available you want what isn't available, just human nature I guess.
JMHO
Al
Same holds true for Rose's, they have been trying to breed a black rose forever. I imagine people that breeds flowers would love to say they were the first to grow a true black orchid,rose or whatever. $$$$ OH yea! I saw someone selling small seedling of what they called a black phal for $100.00 at the WOC
by lovemyorchids35 on Tue, 2008-02-05 07:56
A relative of mine tells me she has bought the After Dark Black Pearl orchid which she believes is the truest black orchid. I have seen this a pic of this orchid and it is very black. I love it. I have a picture if you would like it and details where to get it. I am told they have a number of true back orchids. Might just have to get one myself.
by Dorothy on Tue, 2008-02-05 12:25
Oh do show and tell
by Bird Song Farm on Tue, 2008-02-05 13:06
Please do post and tell.....I find the idea fascinating
Al
by lovemyorchids35 on Tue, 2008-02-05 14:09
Sunset Valley Orchids in California. Postage costs were a bit of a shock to Aust. But worth it. Maybe my birthday or Chrissy.
by Dorothy on Tue, 2008-02-05 14:23
WOW!
What a beauty!
by lovemyorchids35 on Tue, 2008-02-05 14:23
And this one. I love this. I think its the Zygopetalum Black Opal Orchid, but not sure. I want one!!!
by lovemyorchids35 on Tue, 2008-02-05 14:35
Sorry Dorothy, my mistake. Wrong pic. That is the close up of the Black Pearl. This is the Black Diamond. Stunning.
by lovemyorchids35 on Tue, 2008-02-05 14:39
Are these Cymbidiums??
by Bird Song Farm on Tue, 2008-02-05 16:09
Both are stunning! Thanks for the post.
Al
by kavanaru on Tue, 2008-02-05 18:32
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Originally Posted by lovemyorchids35
Are these Cymbidiums??
They are Catasetinae. I think the genus (multi hybrid) is Fredclarkeara or something like that... They are the closest to black orchids I know ( only in pictures so far!) and the most amazing Catasetinae at all (after Catasetum pileatum, which is and saty my NUMBER ONE )
by Dorothy on Tue, 2008-02-05 21:14
Stunning, indeed
by lovemyorchids35 on Tue, 2008-02-05 23:34
Thanks. I am on a mission to find one. My knowledge past a cymbidium is nil and even that knowledge is limited. Have not flowered my own orchid yet, but I am expecting this year and as I have only been growing for about 12 months so my mother says "I'll be lucky" -(not much confidence) I would love Catasetums in my s/h. I found a pic of your Catasetum pileatum and its is very beautiful. I see why its your No.1
by minicatt on Wed, 2008-02-06 03:33
Yes, these are pics of Fredclarkeara After Dark. It is a cross of Mormodia Painted Desert x Catasetum Donna Wise. I have seen many of the clones in person and they are truly black! But there also several that were brown with many spots, and this weekend i saw a GREEN one!
There were unbloomed seedlings at the WOC for $100.00.
Peter.
by Dorothy on Wed, 2008-02-06 14:57
$100 for a seedling!
Guess I'll just admire the photos
by minicatt on Wed, 2008-02-06 15:03
Well they were NBS seedlings! I think $100 is not too bad to own a black orchid!
Peter.
by Bird Song Farm on Wed, 2008-02-06 16:54
One sold on e-Bay for $157.00 a couple of weeks ago. Listing stated there was a 50/50 chance of it being "black".
AL
by silkus on Thu, 2008-02-07 04:44
To me it's something different and unique. I like things that are out of the ordinary. I can't wait until I can get my hands on a plant of Fredclarkeara 'After Dark'. Wish I had the wherewithall to do one of Fred Clark's flasks that he was offering for sale. Oh well happy growing to all....
by jhill on Tue, 2008-04-08 19:57
I am with Ross on that 1 I just don't think I would like a black Orchid but its what ever floats your boat.[
by Paul on Tue, 2008-04-08 21:37
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Originally Posted by Ross
Maybe it's just me but why would ANYONE want a black orchid? Black, is technically, absence of all color. I thought growing orchids was all about color? I just don't "get it"
It's just like anything else ... a matter of taste. Look at the folks who go "ga-ga" over green flowers or the Ang fanatics who go nuts over all those white flowers (oh right, some also are greenish....)
I find it kinda boring to have a collection so focused but again my tastes are different.
by Lilandra on Tue, 2008-05-06 07:19
ooo i want one too
brenda star!
*dies*
:-)
by Stasisgate on Tue, 2008-05-06 19:52
Fdk. After Dark 'SVO Black Diamond' FCC/AOS
This is so amazingly amazing!!!!!
by Ross on Tue, 2008-05-06 20:04
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Originally Posted by Paul
It's just like anything else ... a matter of taste. Look at the folks who go "ga-ga" over green flowers or the Ang fanatics who go nuts over all those white flowers (oh right, some also are greenish....)
I find it kinda boring to have a collection so focused but again my tastes are different.
Well... I didn't see this post before, but I personally like Angraecoids. Yes they tend to mostly be white, but they also tend to be showy, smell nice (well some do) and most are easy to bloom in a Wardian Case. You're right - to each his own. My tastes aren't to black, though. Have enough dismal things in my life without black orchids. Just my
by Dorothy on Tue, 2008-05-06 22:05
Although, I may never own one or care to .. it still find them fascinating
WELCOME JEANNIE 
but why would ANYONE want a black orchid? Black, is technically, absence of all color. I thought growing orchids was all about color? 
WOW!
only in pictures so far!) and the most amazing Catasetinae at all (after Catasetum pileatum, which is and saty my NUMBER ONE 
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