Species Orchid, Perola Negra, The Black Orchid, Schunke's Brasiliorchis

Brasiliorchisschunkeana

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Species
schunkeana (shun-kee-AY-na)
Synonym
Bolbidium schunkeanum
Maxillaria schunkeana
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Houston, Texas

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neutral
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