In nature, there are more than 3,500 orchid species.
They grow on all continents except Antarctica. There are more than 60 varieties of phalaenopsis alone. Their color strikes the imagination with its diversity and brightness: lilac, green with purple veins, burgundy, white, cream ... any, except pure blue.
It is not surprising that the blue orchid that appeared in flower shops some time ago made a splash, instantly becoming extremely popular. At first, it never occurred to anyone that the flowers were simply painted. Is this really so, let's figure it out.
Painted flowers
If you brought home blue phalaenopsis not from an exhibition, but from an ordinary flower shop - congratulations, you became the owner of a painted orchid. And it's not a fact that she will survive.
And yet, if you suddenly wanted something exotic, then you can try to color the flowers yourself.It is quite easy to do this - special dyes are injected into the roots or peduncle of white phalaenopsis.
Dyes do not always penetrate exclusively into flowers, very often the leaves are also colored, which gives some artificiality and makes the plant less aesthetic. However, the result has been achieved - in the first flowering, the petals strike the eye with stunningly rich deep indigo.
Unfortunately, the shade of subsequent generations of colors is becoming weaker - the paint is gradually washed out. For the fourth time, orchids, as a rule, bloom with completely white flowers, returning to their native color.
Saving injured flowers
It is not the worst thing if the flower turns white in six months - it is much worse when the plant, without enduring stress, begins to die.
If you notice that after some time the "blue" buds have begun to fall off, you need to first examine the roots of the flower. The obvious traces of injections found on the roots or peduncles indicate that the likelihood of a sad outcome is high, but if the paint was injected into the peduncle, then the orchid can still be reanimated.
For resuscitation of phalaenopsis with a colored peduncle, we cut off the stalk overflowing with dyes. Then we take out the plant from the pot and, trying not to damage root system, rinse it with warm water. We examine the roots for traces of injections.
If cyanotic spots and traces of rot are clearly visible on the roots, we cut off the damaged areas, and sprinkle the sections with ash or cinnamon and dry them properly.
After that, we place the flower in a new substrate with a special composition suitable for its life. The environment in which the orchid was located will have to be thrown away, as there are too many chemically active harmful substances in it.
Do blue orchids exist in nature?
So don't blue orchids really exist and are they just a clever marketing ploy to boost sales?
Partly. The blue-lilac color is really found and it is quite possible to acquire a flower of such an unusual color. Finding out if a fake is in front of you is quite simple: you need to find out the genus of the orchid that the seller will offer you.
There are no blue or blue phalaenopsis in wildlife and there are no free sales. Blue phalaenopsis can now only be found at large orchid exhibitions. If you come across blue phalaenopsis in a flower shop, do not hesitate, you are being deceived.
Natural spotted bluish petals are found only in the Vanda orchid. This genus belongs to the orchid family, and includes about 60 epiphytic and lithophinous species. The name given to the plant by the inhabitants of India has remained unchanged to this day.
Among the variety of flowers of the genus Vanda - from orange and red to variegated, there are also lilac petals with light specks. This species is called so - and if you want to get a natural orchid blue, you need to ask him in stores.
Well, if someone congratulated you with a "blue" orchid, watch its condition more than carefully. Caring for this baby is the same as for ordinary phalaenopsis.
Breakthrough Japanese breeders
The dream of getting a pure blue orchid - recall that even Wanda Blue's petals are lilac-spotted, and did not leave the growers. And after years of experimentation, the miracle happened.
In 2013, at an exhibition in Okinawa, Japanese scientists demonstrated to the whole world new variety orchid phalaenopsis saturated blue tint... To obtain it, they needed to introduce into the Aphrodite orchid the gene of another flower - the Asiatic commeline, since the phalaenopsis, which occurs in nature, does not even have a gene capable of producing a blue pigment.
The new species was named "Royal Blue". Such an orchid blooms profusely with small flowers - up to 30 pcs. with a diameter of 5 cm. This is a completely exclusive plant, which, alas, is not yet on sale.
As you can see, there are several ways to make an extraordinary blue orchid decorate your home! It is enough to choose one option and every morning will begin with a look at an extraordinary beautiful flower.
Wish you a nice and honest shopping in flower shops, beautiful bloom purchased orchids and great mood!
Your Elena Skopich
Phalaenopsis is a common type of orchid. Care is simple, and blooms almost throughout the year. It is not difficult to grow it at home. Flowering continues throughout the year.
The plant has wide flexible leaves, the number of which reaches 6 pieces. The peduncle is located between the leaves. The flower can be of any color. They are black, white, may have spots, stripes. In this article, you can find out a description of blue phaleopsis, how to care for it at home.
Phalaenopsis blue - description
Is there a blue phalaenopsis?
Every orchid lover can ask a reasonable question about whether there are blue phalaenopsis orchids? Naturally it is impossible to get phalaenopsis blue, since there is no such color in the set of genes. Color is obtained by processing with special dyes. To do this, use a syringe. In this case, the coloring pigment will reach all parts of the plant, including the flower. Phalaenopsis blue is an orchid that has flowers with an unusual blue tint. Phalaenopsis blue orchid, which is sold in a flower boutique, is called Royal Blue.
Is there a purple phalaenopsis?
The species assortment of phalaenopsis orchids is very diverse. It includes three tens of thousands of representatives. Shades of flowers are different in nature. In this variety, there was a place for the purple orchid.
Similar plants are presented in groups:
- Wanda;
- Cattleya;
- Dendrobium.
This list is far from complete and can be significantly expanded. For purple phalaenopsis, unpretentiousness is characteristic. It is well cultivated. This is one of the most common types of orchids. The flower is characterized by the presence of an oval or elliptical shape. Flowering can be observed all year round. The plant has strong, long and wide leaves. The plant does not require frequent irrigation; it is enough to water it once a week.
Is there a blue phalaenopsis?
Phalaenopsis blue has only one secret. It is actually white in color. A blue color appears after the injection of a dye. But the blue phalaenopsis orchid with rich heavenly shades is not able to delight the eye for a long time with the splendor of its clusters. After the plant blooms, the buds begin to fall off after a month.
Fact! In order for flowering to last longer, an injection is carried out into the stem part chemical solution... Sellers do not at all try to hide such information from buyers. It's just that many do not pay due attention to such an announcement. Therefore, after a purchase, after a certain time, they are visited by disappointment.
The history of the appearance of blue orchids
Blue orchid first appeared before the eyes of participants in an exhibition in Florida. She was represented by Silver Vase, an orchid grower. Later we saw Phalaenopsis royal blue at the Dutch flower competition FloraHolland.
Currently, no one hides that this color has an unnatural look. The coloring method is patented and kept secret. To give them such a color, the plant is placed in a special environment. All components used are natural and do not harm the plant.
Often the question arises as to whether it is possible to paint at home? If so, many would like to know, what do blue phalaenopsis orchids paint with? If someone decided to color the flowers on their own, then you must use special paints, or food coloring. Purchase them over the Internet. Someone is trying to do it with regular ink. But it is not recommended to resort to this method, since they contain harmful components in their composition.
You can paint in two ways:
- Watering.
- Introduction of blue pigment.
If you use the first method, then it is painless for the plant. Not only the leaves will be colored, but also the stem part. The flowering period will not change much in terms of timing. If watering with a dye is stopped, then the plant quickly returns to its original state.
Coloring with the second method is more dangerous in nature. The bottom line is the introduction of the dye into the stem. This uses a syringe. The danger is that this action will not only weaken the plant, but also leave defects on the trunk that resemble ulcers. When injected into the peduncle, the plant's chances of survival are increased.
Blue Phalaenopsis care rules
How to water a blue orchid
Watering a flower is related to the intensity of the light. The more light, the more required large quantity moisture. The plant will develop well if the ratio between lighting and watering is correctly established. The purchase of a flower is accompanied by an instruction with the main points of care.
You can read that watering should be done every 7-10 days. The statement is true, provided there is sufficient coverage. In sunny weather, the orchid requires intense moisture. If bad weather comes, she stops drinking. Watering can be controlled by the state of the substrate in which the plant is located. If it is dry enough, then the plant must be watered. Attention is also paid to the quality of water for irrigation.
Important! Water the plant with warm water only.
Phalaenopsis orchid is blue, home care also involves watering by immersion. Warm water is poured into the basin, and the orchid is placed in it. For the plant to be completely saturated with water, 30-4 minutes will be sufficient.
Care after purchase
Phalaenopsis is blue colored, care after purchase presupposes compliance with certain rules. The plant should not be repotted immediately after purchase. It has already experienced severe staining stress. The buds may begin to fall off.
If the injection was made into the trunk during coloring, then it is unlikely that it will be possible to save the plant. If this was done in a peduncle, then there are chances.
Algorithm of actions:
- The plant is carefully removed from the pot.
- The roots are washed with warm water.
- Slice damaged areas.
- The cut sites are covered with ash.
- Placement in a pot with a new substrate.
One of the visitors to our forum (Anna) asked us for advice: "".
Surely many of you have already seen such a "miracle" in stores. Other posts in the thread show that every second buyer of a "miracle" subsequently feels cheated.
And since there are many myths, rumors and legends around the blue orchid, we decided to help you understand this issue. And you yourself will decide whether to buy or not to buy.
And the phalaenopsis is white!
Just like in the fairy tale about the naked king.
These flowers really look magical, you just can't take your eyes off!
But from everyone who bought phalaenopsis with blue flowers, the following bloom after the store bloom brought flowers either white with bluish stains (where the paint had not yet come off), or pure white.
For those unfamiliar with orchids, this was a big disappointment, as they initially thought it was natural. blue color.
Yes, unfortunately, all blue phalaenopsis sold in stores and even at most exhibitions are some kind of standard varieties with white, but dyed flowers ...
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Some shops do not even hide this and write on the plate under the price tag that this is not a natural color and the orchid blooms with blue flowers only once. This is at least fair to the buyers.
However, not everyone is so honest. There are many such sellers who pass off dyed phalaenopsis as allegedly very rare natural view and fight for him at exorbitant prices. And they call him - Phalaenopsis Royal Blue, which can be translated as Royal blue phalaenopsis.
But in the DNA of natural phalaenopsis there is simply no gene that gives the blue pigment. Therefore, if you are convinced that this is a species orchid, it is pure water deception.
Although Phalaenopsis Royal Blue does exist, it is not a natural species, or even a hybrid. You will not find such a name in the list of officially registered hybrids. And what is it - you will find out below ...
Who created the world's first blue phalaenopsis?
We found mention of only two manufacturers of such phalaenopsis. Perhaps there are many more of them, but these two are, one might say, pioneers.
The first is Silver Vase, an orchid and bromeliad farm founded in 1988 in South Florida. In January 2011, at an industrial exhibition of tropical plants in the resort town of Fort Lauderdale (in Florida, America), they introduced the world to the Phalaenopsis Blue Mystique - the world's first blue phalaenopsis.
First in the world - at least that's what it says on their website http://silvervase.com/about-us/. Here he is, handsome:
The second producer is the Dutch orchid nursery (family company) Geest Orchideeën (VG Orchids), located in the provincial town of De Lier in the south of Holland.
The Holland hosts the annual FloraHolland flower auction / competition, which awards the Glass Tulip award for the best marketing introduction of the year to the flower market.
So, in May 2011 (3 months after Silver Vase in Florida with its Phalaenopsis Blue Mystique), the Dutch kennel Geest Orchideeën presented its Phalaenopsis Royal Blue to the FloraHolland competition. And it won first place in the Sales Concept category.
One of the judges named it the best marketing concept for sales and said, "Consumers will love this orchid with a delicious blue tint."
What actually happens is how the jury looked into the water. For some, the desire to buy a blue orchid reaches insanity. Straight mystical orchid ...
But on the photo is the owner of the cattery "Geest Orchideeën" and his prize-winner Phalaenopsis Royal Blue, and he is just one representative of the whole Royal family (more about this family below).
And moreover, not a single manufacturer conceals that the next orchid bloom will be white. When sold, this is indicated on the label, and there is also information about this on their websites.
But who is still the first of them is not entirely clear. Silver Vase seemed to be the first to show the world their Blue Mystique. However, the Geest Orchideeën website http://www.vgorchids.eu/ru/vg-colours says that they released colored phalaenopsis on the market back in 2009.
And they also patented the dyeing technology itself, to which they came as a result of many years of experience and experimentation. Today, orchids colored according to their technology are sold all over the world: in Europe, the USA, Brazil and Japan.
The process of this technology, of course, is not released to the general public. As well as the type of dye. It is not recommended to paint orchids on your own, because there is a risk of harming them.
The manufacturers themselves do not even call this process dyeing. Here's how it is described: using the technology, phalaenopsis with white flowers are placed in a specially designed environment in which elements of natural origin are used, which makes this process safe for the plant itself.
By the way, "Geest Orchideeën" has more than one colored orchid, they have a whole collection, or, as they call it, the Royal Family. There she is:
As you can see, there are other shades besides Royal Blue (top row in the middle). Perhaps they really have been creating this collection since 2009, and blue turned out to be simply the most a good shade, for which he received the award.
Silver Vase also has a collection, but small - of 3 color variations.
So Phalaenopsis Royal Blue, like Blue Mystique, is neither a natural species nor a hybrid. "This is marketing, baby!"
And in Europe, colored orchids are treated in a completely different way than here. For them, it's just like a one-off beautiful bouquet... When they buy, they know that the blue color will disappear later. And very many, after this happens, either throw away the plant, or resell their already white phalaenopsis on Ebay.
Not everything Phalaenopsis Royal Blue is blue!
Everyone has already heard about the popularity of blue orchids. And, as you know, demand creates supply. Some craftsmen do not buy orchids for sale that are dyed using this exclusive technology, but go in a cheaper and easier way - they themselves take up the dyeing process. And this most often leads to disastrous results - the plant dies.
If you look at the works of such craftsmen, you can understand that this is done simply barbarously. Any blue dye is taken, often it is ordinary ink, and is injected with a syringe into the stem, or roots, or into the peduncle.
Those who receive a shot in the peduncle usually survive, but then they can get sick for a while. But those who were pricked in the stem or roots often simply suffocate from the paint and die.
So, if you notice that Phalaenopsis has blue not only flowers, but also roots and leaves, we do not recommend buying it, because most likely he will die.
Transgenic blue phalaenopsis from Japan
In February 2013, the 11th Asia-Pacific Orchid Conference was held in Japan on the island of Okinawa. Masahiro Mii from Chiba University attracted a lot of attention at this conference with his talk “Genetic Transformation of Orchids and Production of Transgenic Blue Phalaenopsis”.
Of course, he also presented the real result of many years of experiments by a group of genetic engineers and breeders at Chiba University.
This is Phalaenopsis Aphrodite with white flowers, which has been implanted with the "blue" gene of the Commeline flower (popularly blue-eyed), which grows in Asia. Phalaenopsis Aphrodite is quite fertile - it can release up to 30 small flowers with a diameter of 5 cm per flowering. Blue orchids were presented in nominal and peloric forms.
However, it is not soon that such a product of genetic engineering will become available to ordinary flower growers.
Is there really no blue phalaenopsis in nature?
There is no such bright blue color as painted ones. There are pale blue, blue with a lilac tint, white with a gray-blue tint. These shades are very rare for Phalaenopsis. Mainly species plants with small flowers and primary hybrids based on them.
For example, natural blue forms:
- Phalaenopsis violacea coerulea (photo 10)
- Doritis pulcherrima coerulea (photo 11)
- Phalaenopsis equestris cyanochilus
And some famous hybrids:
- Doritaenopsis Peter "Blue Sky" (photo 12) Rating 5.00
Orchids are considered one of the most beautiful flowers on Earth and are popular among flower growers in all countries. This is not surprising: the bizarre shape of the petals, size and relatively rapid growth distinguish them from thousands of other plants. But the most unusual among them is, of course, the blue, or blue orchid.
Several sources claim that blue orchids do not exist in nature... This myth arose due to the huge mass of fakes. Unscrupulous sellers simply paint corollas of flowers with the help of special pigments, and then pass them off as a blue curiosity. So the flower will turn blue and become a "blue" orchid.
Painted phalaenopsis is identified by pigment residues on other parts of the flower.
Royal phalaenopsis - plants from the Orchid family, native to South-East Asia with flowers of white, purple or pale pink.
To recognize the "dyed phalaenopsis", pay attention to other parts of the plant: there are traces of blue pigment on them, and do not buy a fake.
Only in 2011, the real blue phalaenopsis appeared - Phalaenopsis Royal Blue, which are grown in Florida and Holland. The Dutch company Geest Orchideeën has grown several varieties of phalaenopsis different shades of blue color, with purple and even green hues.
Appearance, flowering and reproduction
Phalaenopsis are epiphytic plants that live on tree branches and feed on aerial roots. Leaves are elongated, belt-shaped or lanceolate, bright green, shiny and fleshy. The leaves are arranged in two rows, like many other orchids. Phalaenopsis have short stems, but peduncle can reach a meter and even one and a half meters.
These plants do not have any clear flowering schedule, since they live in tropical forests.
Most often flowering occurs in late spring. because there is more sunshine in this one.
Orchids reproduce vegetatively. To do this, use side shoots that extend from the rosette of leaves or from the peduncle. You need to wait for the formation of the first aerial roots on the side shoot - and you can plant it in your own pot.
Blue Phalaenopsis Care
Caring for blue phalaenopsis differs little from caring for other orchids. The main conditions for the well-being of this plant are - humidity, good lighting and warm.
Right choice lighting and microclimate guarantee the health of phalaenopsis Humidity
Humidity achieved by frequent "washing" of the plant from the spray bottle... Water for such a procedure should not be very cold, preferably if its temperature is 18-20 degrees. To get more light for the plant, place it on south, southwest, or southeast windows.
At noon in summer, in clear weather, it is better to shade the plant so that there are no burns. Daytime temperatures should be around 20 degrees. If the temperature is more than 25 or less than 15, plant growth slows down, there may be problems with flowering, diseases.
Temperature
These plants do not like large temperature changes, the difference between night and day temperatures should not exceed 2-3 degrees (except for those cases when the plant needs a "shake", but more on that below). With strong temperature changes (more than 5 degrees), rot may appear.
Perfectly temperature regime must be the same regardless of the season.
How to water
Water the orchid once a week by immersing the pot and bottom hole in water for 10 minutes. When flowering, water should be done more often - 2 times a week. All Orchids do not like hard water, so whenever possible use thawed or rain.
Watering blue phalaenopsis by immersion Fertilize or not
The plant "eats" a lot of minerals, so feeding should be done at least 2-3 times a month in the warm season. In autumn, the concentration of fertilizers is halved, and in winter, the frequency of feeding is also reduced to 1 time per month. It is important that feeding is done not only on the root system, but also on the leaf.
Use special fertilizers for orchids.
Salts used for feeding will accumulate in the substrate. That's why it needs to be rinsed with warm water 1 time per month.
Flowerpot
The aerial roots of orchids can photosynthesize, so a transparent plastic pot is better suited for these plants, if there is no completely transparent one, a white one.
A transparent pot is important for orchid photosynthesis Transplanting a blue orchid
Transplant orchids every 3-4 years, as the destruction of the substrate. Immediately after transplanting, it is recommended to use Zircon, a preparation for orchids that promotes the development of the root system.
Transplant the plant as follows:
- Take out together with the lump of the substrate from the pot (if not removed, cut the pot);
- Wash the roots with warm water to remove the residues of the substrate;
- Cut off rotten roots, if they are;
- Place the orchid in a pot and fall asleep with substrate.
Blue orchids are susceptible to the following diseases:
| Tick infestation | A spider mite is able to attack leaves and shoots, braiding them with a thin cobweb and causing part of the living tissue to dry out (the plant is covered with small dry brown patches). |
| Scratch(small, a few millimeters, caterpillar-like animal white) | Confidor, Mospilan, Biotlin and other means help against them. From folk remedies a mixture of soapy water with alcohol is effective (a liter of water, 15 grams of soap, 10 ml of alcohol) |
| Rot | Can usually hit roots or stems. Brown spots cover the plant, after which the decayed part dries up and dies. Here the reason is high humidity or improperly selected substrate. Don't water the plant as often; change the substrate. The best substrate is dry pine bark or a special store-bought mixture for orchids. |
A plant affected by ticks is easy to diagnose by its characteristic leaf damage. If she does not bloom
Blue orchids do not bloom mainly due to lack of light... The reason may also be drafts, which lead to temperature changes unusual for Orchids, a lack of minerals, and an increased temperature.
First of all, look at exactly which of the listed factors affect the plant. If this is a lack of light, move the plant to the south window, or use additional lighting (a 100 W fluorescent lamp will do).
Place the light bulb at such a distance that you cannot feel the warmth from it. General the length of daylight hours for an orchid should be about 12 hours, therefore, it is impossible to illuminate it all night.
Sometimes it is useful for the plant to give a "shake", allowing the night temperature to drop to 15 degrees.
In case of drafts, it is better to move the orchid to another room., with a lack of minerals - more often use top dressing.
Most blue orchids are fake... True blue varieties are grown in the Netherlands by Geest Orchideeën and in the USA by Silver Vase. Caring for blue orchids is no different from caring for Phalaenopsis orchids.
Blue orchids are striking in their beauty and rare, unusual color of petals. These flowers have appeared in flower shops relatively recently, but have already gained popularity. However, not all buyers know what the secret of the amazing color of these plants is.
What's behind the paint?
Often, happy owners of orchids with blue or blue flowers are surprised to find that in the next flowering the buds are no longer bright, saturated color, and dirty blue, or even completely white. This is due to the fact that plants are dyed with a chemical dye... Many stores do not hide this and place appropriate warnings on color labels. But this information is not actively disseminated among buyers, so often the owners of colored flowers are subsequently disappointed.
Most often, flowers are painted white, since it is easiest to achieve uniform coloring on them. Over time, the dye is washed out and they return to their original color.
How did blue orchids come about?
In 2011, the world's first blue phalaenopsis was presented at the tropical plants exhibition in Florida (America). Made it by a growing farm "Silver Vase" from South Florida.
It took only 3 months, and it became known about the appearance of another blue beauty - Phalaenopsis Royal Blue (Royal Blue Phalaenopsis). This time the action took place in Holland at the annual FloraHolland flower competition. An exotic flower with blue petals was presented by the Dutch nursery Geest Orchideeën, for which it received an award in the Sales Concept category. One of the members of the competition jury predicted the huge popularity of the plants among buyers in the future.
Interesting fact: growers do not hide the fact that blue is not natural, as well as the fact that the next bloom will be white. They produce coloring by patented technology, the details of which were not disclosed. According to the manufacturers, its essence is as follows: the plants are placed in a special environment, for the creation of which elements of natural origin are used, so the procedure itself does not harm the orchids.
We can conclude that blue is not a natural species and not a hybrid bred by breeders. This is just a marketing ploy, and, I must say, a very successful one.
Flower in the house: care features
The problem lies in the fact that some unscrupulous sellers, wanting to earn extra money, take on coloring on their own. They pass off the result of their work as Phalaenopsis Royal Blue and sell for three times more than ordinary white flowers.
Naturally, we are not talking about any technology here. Sometimes coloring is done simply barbaric methods... The dye, often ink, is injected into the stem, stem, or root. This procedure greatly weakens the plant, being a source of stress for it. Poisoned harmful substances, the flower may simply die.
Having bought or received as a gift blue plant, examine it carefully. If the injection mark is visible on the peduncle, then the plant has a better chance of survival. If the injection was done into the root, then there is a high probability of death.
Sometimes phalaenopsis is painted by watering with colored water, in this case, you can observe a blue tint not only on flowers, but also on leaves and roots. Whether a plant survives or not depends on the degree of harm done to it.
The orchid has released buds not blue, but white? No need to try to paint it yourself, water it with blue or ink. From this plant can get sick and die... Better to enjoy her natural, no less beautiful outfit.
Do not rush to transplant a painted plant immediately after purchase - it may not withstand another stress. Otherwise, the care requirements are the same as for ordinary orchids, but you need to carefully monitor its condition.
If, after the purchase, the flower began to lose buds, it means that it did not cope with negative influence coloring matter. In this case, you need accept Urgent measures to save him... To do this, you should:
Japanese miracle
In 2013, Japanese breeders presented the result of their many years of work - a transgenic blue orchid. As a basis, scientists took the white phalaenopsis Aphrodite, which itself is very fertile and can release up to 30 flowers in one flowering. The plant was implanted with the gene responsible for the blue color from the Commeline flower.
However, due to its exclusivity, the plant remains inaccessible to a wide range of amateur gardeners.
Are blue orchids in nature?
Lovers of exotic flowers will be disappointed: blue does not exist in nature. This species simply there is no gene responsible for this pigment.
If you liked the blue flowers in the photos, of which there are so many on the Internet, do not rush to get upset. You can choose not dyed phalaenopsis, but Wanda - another type of the family. This is a flower of amazing beauty, a real queen. But she requires a proper attitude towards herself and is quite capricious in terms of leaving. A novice gardener may have difficulties with it. If Wanda takes root in your home, she will delight you with luxurious flowers. Their color will not be inferior in beauty to the deep indigo that phalaenopsis is painted with.
Another example of a blue orchid is the Cattleya. Compared to Wanda, she is less demanding in maintenance. This species flowers are large, fragrant, and their color is varied.
This is the most unpretentious species among blue flowers. However, in nature, you will not find that rich blue color that is found in colored buds. These will be subtle shades of blue or pink-blue, blue with a lilac tint. But even this color is rare. Their flowers are medium-sized, but natural in color.
Whether to buy flowers with blue or blue petals? Everyone decides for himself ...
