PAPUAAROUND — Papua is the region in Indonesia with the most complex and rich biodiversity. We should be grateful and proud that our country Indonesia is rich in extraordinary flora. It is a country of diversity and natural wealth. One of them is the diversity of orchids.
Indonesian orchids are famous all over the world. One of the most famous in Indonesia is the black orchid (Coelogyne pandurata). Borneo black orchids have long been known to the world, but it turns out that there is another beautiful and equally rare black orchid in Indonesia, namely the Papua black orchid.
Black orchids can only be found in the provinces of East Kalimantan and Papua. Of course, there are significant differences between the two, although both are black in color.
Let’s take a look at the differences between Kalimantan black orchid and Papua orchid.
Borneo Black Orchid
Borneo black orchid has flower strands decorated with green color, and there are also those whose flower color is completely black.
Papua Black Orchid
While Papua black orchids have brightly colored pistils, sometimes red, purple, and white. The flower petals both outside and inside are evenly colored jet black. This combination of colors produces an elegant and beautiful color.
By looking at a black orchid, it can give its own impression. Graceful, elegant, and strong. The scent of black orchid flowers is also unique.
Papua orchids are known as endemic plants in Papua and are believed to be found nowhere else. Plus, this Papua black orchid is very difficult to cultivate.
In order to produce seedlings, it must be placed in conditions and environments like its natural habitat. Deep in the forests of Papua. Even though it has been placed in such a way as its natural habitat, the possibility of success rate is only 20-30%.
Indeed, black colored orchids are not only Papua Orchids. However, the specialty of Papua orchid is second to none. This type of black orchid is the only one in the world, with different characteristics.
Indonesia must protect and preserve this natural wealth in Papua.
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