Dendrobium Elegant Midnight

[Leisurely]

A couple of years ago I donated all of my Den/Phal type Dendrobiums to the orchid society auction because they grew to be quite large and I needed the space. However, I kept all of the black/purple flowered varieties so I have about four that have near black flowers. This one is in bloom now and it has that beautiful velvet texture. My camera just doesn't pick up the dark color or the texture right but you can get the idea.