9 Best Blue Orchids | Types of Blue Orchid Varieties
01.07.2023 - 15:03
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If you love exotic flowers, then here are some of the Best Blue Orchids that will look smashing in home decor!
If you are looking for a true blue natural orchid, then the choices are quite limited. However, there are many artificial ones available that are injected with a food-grade coloring to make them take a dark blue hue.
White Phalaenopsis Orchid is the plant of choice when it comes to making the orchid blue. A dye is injected into the plant, which makes it take a vivid blue hue.
However, do bear the fact in mind that it only works one time and the next set of flowers that the plant will bloom are going to be white in color.
Botanical Name: Acacallis cyanea
This orchid belongs to Columbia, Brazil, Venezuela, and Peru. Every bloom shows off a pretty metallic hue, and hets deeper in bright but indirect light exposure.
Botanical Name: Vanda coerulea
Truly the real blue orchid out there, it displays purple-blue blossoms. This flower was first discovered by the explorer William Griffith in 1837.
Botanical Name: Thelymitra crinita
If you want the bluest orchid, then this should be your pick. The flower has black and yellow columns in the center that match beautifully with the petals.
Botanical Name: Bollea Coelestis
Native to the South American Andes regions, this orchid can be extremely hard to cultivate. Also, its shade is more purple than blue and has a sweet musky scent.
Botanical Name: Violacea coerulea ‘Purple Star’
Not exactly blue, but this one has a combination of blue and purple tones. The best part is, it stays compact and is also easy to grow!
It is one of the top choices when it comes to blue orchids. The color is usually achieved with a help of blue dye. The flower is quite easy to look after.
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