The Fredclarkeara After Dark is a remarkable and highly coveted intergeneric hybrid, the result of crossing three distinct genera: Catasetum, Clowesia, and Mormodes. This hybrid is primarily known and celebrated for producing some of the darkest flowers in the orchid kingdom, typically a deep, saturated, waxy maroon or purple-black that often appears truly black. The plant itself is deciduous, characterized by large, fleshy pseudobulbs that swell during the summer growing season and drop their leaves in the winter, signaling a mandatory period of complete dry rest essential for flower production. When in bloom during the fall and winter, the impressive clusters of near-black flowers also release a notable spicy, cinnamon-like fragrance, often strongest in the evening, making this a highly desirable, yet distinctive, collector's item.
 
Type: Hybrid
Status: Without Flowers / Spikes / Buds
Fragrance: Yes
Flower Colour: Black | Purple Lip
Plant Stage: Blooming Stage 
Pot Size: 8 Cm 
Potting Media: Coconut Husk Chips
Growing Conditions: Warm and Humid
 
Growth & Care: Catasetum Care Guide
 
Note: Colors, Patterns & Size of the Flowers can vary due to the variations produced by Hybrids or Species. There are chances that the Buds/Flowers could dry up in transit during Shipping after Packing. The Local Climatic conditions and the nutrition given can affect the Brightness & Colour Intensity of Flowers. While we make every effort to match the actual colours of the flowers, the Photographs may not be the exact representation, due to different Monitor Setting.