Orchids are plants whose flowers are characterized by being very elegant and decorative. There are many species, all of them distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, but there is one that is a little different from the others: the black orchid. Its petals are not brightly colored, but a truly spectacular black like charcoal.
It is a bit demanding, so we are going to tell you what the black orchid care.
Location
The black orchid is a very curious plant that always needs to be protected from direct sun, since it grows under the shade of trees and other tall plants. But being sensitive to cold -a temperature below 10ºC could do a lot of damage-, it should be located inside the home in a very bright room.
Irrigation
Irrigation has to be frequent, especially during spring and summer, avoiding waterlogging. If you have doubts about when to water, insert a thin wooden stick - like the one they give in Japanese restaurants - to the bottom of the pot and, if it comes out practically clean when you remove it, it is because the substrate is dry and must be watered.
Substratum
As substrate you can use substrate for orchids, which is composed of Pine bark.
Fertilizer
It is highly advisable to pay with a mineral fertilizer for orchids during the months with good weather, following the recommendations indicated on the package or envelope, and suspend the fertilizer one month before the cold weather arrives. In this way we will ensure that the plant grows healthy and strong, and thus can produce an interesting quantity of flowers.
The black orchid will decorate your home like no other. Very few plants have black flowers. How could it be otherwise, in the orchid family we find an elegant and precious one like her alone.
What do you think?
Thanks for this information, I need to know where in the world this orchid is grown and at what ambient temperature, as well as how long it lasts after cutting it. what is the scientific name of this.
Hi Elias.
There are several black orchids, such as the Masdevallia rolfeana. The one in the pictures is the Cymbidium Kiwi Midnight 'Geyserland'.
The minimum temperature must be 15ºC or more, and the maximum 30ºC. It is native to Australia, Africa, and can also be found in Asia.
I can't tell you how long it keeps once cut, but maybe around 10 days.
A greeting.
I really liked the article.
Could you inform me how to get a Black Orchid?
Thank you very much
Hello Monica.
Thank you, we are glad you liked it.
You can get seeds by clicking here.
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