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Black flowers are rare and hard to find. They are as beautiful as any other flower, but end up drawing more attention due to their different color. In some cultures they mean anarchy, in others sadness, but they can also represent nobility and seriousness. How about getting to know some black flower species and learning a little about them? Check them out!
Black Anthurium
It is part of the Arachiaceae family. It can be planted in the garden or indoors, they like very moist soil and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. They bloom in summer, and usually their flowers survive for a few weeks.
Bat Orchid
Despite its name, this flower is not related to orchids at all. It belongs to the same family as the yam. It blooms between spring and summer, and is called so because its flowers look like bats.
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They are rare, and their cultivation depends on a specific soil and water with a high PH. They bloom in the spring in a dark red color, and turn black as the days go by. For their cultivation it is recommended that the soil be always moist, but they should never be watered when the sun is too hot.
Black Petunia
They belong to the same family as the tomato. They bloom annually in summer, and to make their flowers last longer it is necessary to prune them. Excess sun and water also cause their flowers to wilt quickly, so it is recommended that both be done sparingly.
Black dahlia
This flower belongs to the daisy family. It is easy to grow, must receive direct sunlight, and does not need much water; moist soil is enough for it.
Black Desert Rose
Beautiful and rare, it needs a lot of water to grow well. It needs a lot of sun, and can be planted in both large and small pots. It usually blooms in spring, but can occur in summer and fall as well.
Black Rose Succulent
It is a great option to have at home. Easy to care for, it likes to be always exposed to the sun, and doesn't need much water. It can be planted in pots, gardens or backyards. But the freer it is, the faster it will grow.
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This flower loves winter. To cultivate, the soil must always be moist, because it cannot resist lack of water. It blooms between fall and spring in colder regions, and only during winter where the climate is warm.
Black Heléboro
This beautiful flower was widely used by the ancients for medicinal purposes. It is grown mainly in cold regions. It blooms between winter and spring, and its flowers die after two weeks. It should be grown with little sunlight and with soil that is always moist.
Black Catasetum
It likes warmer, drier weather and should receive direct sunlight. In its dormant season it loses all its leaves, leaving only the stem. If well cared for it can bloom several times a year, especially in the spring and fall.
Glass of black milk
It is a good flower to have at home, because it does not need much sunlight. The ideal is to keep it in the shade and put it in the sun only when it is not hot. It blooms all year round, but for that it is necessary that it be well taken care of, and it can reach up to 90 centimeters tall.
Black Tulip
It is also known as the "Queen of the Night" due to its dark coloring. The black tulip loves the sun and should receive at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Watering should be done without exaggeration, just to keep its soil always moist. It blooms in the spring, so it should be planted in the fall.
Black flowers are certainly beautiful and full of delicacy. Did you like to know more about these species? See also types of succulents and get to know more plants.
