Black orchid: what kind of plant, description and photos of different varieties, as well as how to grow a flower in a pot?

Orchid is a stunning flower. Its color palette is to such an extent that it includes the most fascinating and unusual colors, known in nature.

Thousands of scientists and florists are engaged in orchids all over the world, however, besides this, in the bulk of the city's window sills, on the tables or tables of your friends, you can notice a small flowerpot with this beauty! The species of this plant is a colossal number. Today you will learn about a very unusual and beautiful black orchid. Watch a useful video on the topic.

Description

The distinctive features of the black orchid are short stature, small flowers, lack of smell. Stems, foliage grow to a maximum of 25 - 30 centimeters, and flowers reach a diameter of approximately 1.5 - 2 centimeters. Color, in poor lighting, can actually appear black only at first glance, however, if you look closely, a dark purple tint is visible.

By the way, from among absolutely all types of dark orchids, this shade is considered the most saturated. Has 4 petals, opening, they resemble the configuration of a tulip. Inflorescences are located in the basal part. Since the length of the peduncle is approximately 3 to 5 centimeters, it seems that maxillaria arise directly from the bulbs.

Appearance story

ATTENTION: A dark shade of blue or burgundy orchids can form the illusion of the presence of black. Directly for this reason, there are even a number of species of “black” orchids.

There are a large number of versions of the appearance of this flower on the Europeans. One of them says that experts during the expedition to the territory of the 1st of the southern tribes stole the holy flower of the tribe - an orchid. For which they paid with their lives.

The most valid version - Californian scientists have developed, patented a flower under the name "black orchid". The plant has an attractive vanilla aroma; it is very elegant and extraordinary.

Watch a video about the history of the emergence of black orchid:

Photo varieties of black orchids

"Phalaenopsis Black Butterfly"

"Maxillaria schunkeana"

"Dracula roezlii"

"Paphiopedium de Nachtwacht"

"Paphiopedilum Pisgah Midnight"

Breeding History

The legend of the dark orchid is widely distributed in the world. It is necessary to recall the most colorful occurrences of this term.

These are Tom Ford's Black Orchid fragrances. The smell, by the way, has considerable fame. The director Brian de Palma so called his own film, in which the girl was called a black orchid for beauty and love of dark color.

Black orchid - this combination of words has a special appeal and mystery. The dark tone in itself is enveloped in some veil of mystery. In combination with an orchid flower, unusual feelings are exacerbated, which causes this kind of high interest in the flower.

IMPORTANT: Beauty salons, flower shopping centers, nail salons, hotels - the name “Black Orchid” is very popular with entrepreneurs! Directly given universal admiration for the black flower led to the fact that he was believed to be in existence.

In fact, in nature there is no black pigment. For this reason itself, the blue black orchid, like the black tulip, is found only in people's imagination.

Flower care

Choose a bright place, without drafts. Direct sunlight should also not be.
The soil should be simple and loose. You can independently prepare the composition: add vermiculite, peat, pine bark to the ground.
Water abundantly in summer, but not flood, in winter - in moderation. Water must certainly be defended.
Since the orchid loves moist air, spray it with warm water every day. This will undoubtedly help protect the plant from pests.

Top dressing

In the store you can buy dressing designed for orchids. In winter, the orchid has the need for absolute rest.

Transfer

Transplant not often - every 3 or 4 years. Sometimes it’s enough to change only the top layer of the substrate.

Watch the video about the correct orchid transplant:

Breeding

At home in a pot, flower propagation is only possible for skilled gardeners. As a rule, the propagation of orchids is carried out using cuttings, children, seeds.

Pests and diseases

Pests and diseases of orchids appear if the conditions for their cultivation are not observed. Leaf lethargy occurs with a defect in the root system.

The appearance of cones and growths can be the result of sunburn, and cracking of the leaves - a sharp temperature difference.

Among the pests, aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs and spider mites can be noted.

Conclusion

Those who are looking for a black orchid will now need to limit themselves to “as if black” and believe that the breeders will be able to get a radically black flower. In the meantime, this combination of words remains a sign of charm, grace and nobility.