One of the blackest orchids to date! Grow with plenty of heat, water and fertilizer during the spring and summer months. After or during the flowering season it is common for these plants to drop all of their leaves. Cut back water and fertilizer once the flowers have finished, then resume a normal watering schedule when new growth emerges.

This plant was awarded an FCC/AOS by the American Orchid Society on October 12, 2013 for its superb black flowers and free flowering habit. The plant had 2 spikes with 42 flowers. This is now simply the very best black orchid that exists!

It is worth mentioning that Catasetinae easily contract spider mites. Besides commercial grade insecticide, we have some tips for hobbyists. Using 'neem wipes', you can wipe the foliage twice a month (or every week if you have mites) in the evenings when there is no direct light. You can also use a soap/vegetable oil homemade spray (1 tsp each per quart spray bottle) and spray periodically. Lastly, you can use micronized sulfur as a spray on the foliage up to once per week, but this is recommended outdoors only as some are allergic to this powder.