Black Phal!

[Synrosion]

I might sound dumb but I have to ask! Do pure black phals exist? I’m aware of all the lies spread on the internet or there’s fake ones for decoration or even dyed ones. If there isn’t what’s the closest know one?

[Ray]

There are no truly black pigments in orchid flowers, but hybridizing can result in a mixture of others that appears to be black. When held up to a light, the dark red or purple colors become evident.

[tmoney]

we just added a doritaenopsis "black beauty" to our collection. its quite dark purple with a white column, but the flowers look blackish under room night at night.

its the closest weve found to a black phal....

[Synrosion]

Originally Posted by Ray

There are no truly black pigments in orchid flowers, but hybridizing can result in a mixture of others that appears to be black. When held up to a light, the dark red or purple colors become evident.

Interesting that’s good to know