Black / red orchids
You can buy black orchids from us - beautiful and rare
If you are looking for a very special orchid, you could discover something for yourself here. Because hardly anyone has a black flower at home yet. But if you take a closer look, you will quickly notice that red and purple shades of colour shimmer through. Its flowers are not really black, but rather very dark red or purple. In fact, there are no pure black varieties, but some species have such dark flowers that they can appear black in extreme cases.
If you have decided in favour of a dark flower, you can then choose between different growth forms and flowers, as black orchids come in a wide variety of species.
One of the most popular black orchids is probably the miniature orchid Maxillaria schunkeana from Brazil. It only grows to around 10 cm tall! Its unique black and purple flowers make it a special collector's item. The Fredclarkeara After Dark 'SVO Black Pearl' FCC/AOS is also particularly popular with enthusiasts. Its flowers come very close to a true black colour, while at the same time shimmering in a seductive dark red. It is the vampire of the flower world, as it prefers partial shade and flowers during the dark season and in spring.
As these black beauties are not yet so widespread in our country you can bring something very special into your home with these specimens. Did you know that they are a popular birthday present in Asia? It is said there that they harbour the secret of eternal life and give vitality and youth...
If you are fascinated by these dark beauties but are looking for something more colourful, this category offers a choice of several varieties that bridge the gap between red and black.
The lady's slipper Paphiopedilum Vinicolor 'Schwarze Madonna' , for example, features black stripes and areas on a dark red flower.
And our favourite, the Phalaenopsis, comes in the variety Phalaenopsis Elegant 'Debora' as a strong red flowering specimen. But while it is so striking in its appearance, it differs in its care requirements. care requirements from its colourful sisters. It prefers to grow in partial shade in a warm, temperate spot at 20 to 24°C. It should be watered thoroughly every week but only fertilised carefully once a month.
This variety flowers all year round. Anyone who can't make up their mind is advised to choose Doritaenopsis Esmee, as it comes in a particularly exciting colour combination: the star-shaped flowers with black-brown flowers with a yellow edge make this orchid from China, Nepal and the Himalayas a chic eye-catcher.