WOW! I have photographed a few black orchids, but found them red or brown, if taken with a flash.

Beautiful blooms. My Cym Little black Sambo has blooms that are almost identical.

I suppose the big plus with these orchids with Australian Native influence is that the flowering season has been extended into late spring so the Cymbidium fanciers can have blooms for all seasons except summer. The Early Autumn flowering types were bred mainly for Florida growers in the USA to break the need for "cool" summer nights.

Unusual and impressive. Love the cream edge on these blooms.