Fake VS Real: Blue Orchids Exist! Care Guide & Curiosities

Naturally Blue Orchids: Are They Real? Do They Exist?
Yes, they do, and in this video, I'll show you where to find them.

First, let's talk about the blue orchid that isn't real. Blue orchids, mostly found in supermarkets and grocery stores, are eye-catchers. These Phalaenopsis orchids display a deep, rich blue that is so uncommon in nature. Even people who are not plant-lovers slow their pace when walking by the mystical, jaw-dropping display, and it’s almost as if you can read their minds.

Blue Phalaenopsis orchids are not natural or real. When new buds appeared on a white orchid's flower spike, blue dye was injected into the stem. The blossom in formation turns blue. Blue orchids, which will rebloom with white blossoms, are more expensive due to the dye and the marketing.

A blue orchid in nature is rare but can be found. In this video, I'll focus on how to care for your blue orchid and also mention the 3 blue orchids that can be found in nature, (naturally, with no human influence) with no artificial blue orchid dye.

Disappointing tip: If the buds haven’t opened into full blossoms when the dye was injected, then the flowers will be a lighter blue. If the flowers were fully opened, the blue will be dark, and mesmerizing. Either way, it won't last beyond that specific bloom, and the orchid will grow back white. So in essence, you paid an expensive price for a normal, plain-white Phalaenopsis orchid.

Happy Cultivating!

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[unzumm]

Actually it seems a university in Japan created a blue Phalaenopsis through genetic modification back in 2013. You can see videos of it in exhibitions if you search 青い胡蝶蘭. It's been a while but I hope they can eventually make this variant available to buy, because I would love a blue orchid (with a blue that stays!) that is easy to grow in the home.

[vidyashelar]

Hey Amanda, your video is super useful thanks for making it. I brought blue orchids from the same brand you showed us in video, about 4 weeks ago. The flowers fell off within a week and the stems looked pale. So I opened up the pot and saw that the potting was very tight and the roots kind of hold tight I thought they are getting bad so I cut most of them off. I really want to save my plant I also cut the stems which were drying. I know orchid will take time to grow its stem and bloom but it's been 3 weeks that I have cut the roots and stem I don't see any improvement in my plant. It has some soil and barks so I am thinking of buying sphagnum moss from Amazon. I currently live in Canadai would greatly appreciate if can you share some tips which I can use to help my plant to stay healthy.. thanks 😊

[suecollis]

Thank you for this presentation it was so informative, and Ì will be recommending it to other people.

[elbeem]

Hi Amanda ... love the video especially the "fake blue" was quite entertaining. Thankfully in my neck of the woods, this would not happen - ever!! This is because orchids are not common here, as yet! We do have other blue flowers; plumbago, hydrangea, zinnia and a few other blues. Midnight really loves you!!

"Tea soaking" seems to be doing wonders for my orchids - they ALL have keikis, and the ones which are sprouting "nubs" (dendrobium) seem to be keikis on the stem, with tiny roots!! Still monitoring them. My two phals are also sprouting nubs which I think are new roots. No bloom spikes as yet. Midnight really loves you!!

Just today, I'm thinking I need to make myself a "Fertiliser Schedule Sheet" as one of my dendrobiums seem to be in dire need of an "Epsom Soak" - the leaves are purplish/greenish, but the stalk is a healthy bright green. I have pencilled in next week Wednesday for this then again in May. Did I mention that Midnight loves you?

[jeanc]

is that possible to dye an orchid in black or any color ?

[alimckinnon]

I just made the same mistake buying one yesterday! So disappointing as I also find it mesmerizing to look at. Ugh. I will try to buy a real blue one if I get the chance.

[aniskalick]

Blue is beautiful in South Africa we don't get blue ocards and anthriam I envy you enjoy your plants

[marwankattan]

I love your cat. By the way I have 7 cats. Not that I chose a lucky number, it just happened that way by chance. 😊

[arioskaguzman]

I just bought a blue and white orchid. It’s not blue -_- it was injected with dye as well 😦😬 i still love white orchids but what a deception. I didn’t even know orchid color could be changed that way. Thanks for the informative video

[darneittajones]

Oh how I love your beautiful black cat

[sajeevimahanaga]

I will look for one I’m in New Zealand 🇳🇿. I have to say I love midnight 🐈 whole new level to your video 🥰 I enjoy it

[honradmaller]

The bluest natural blue orchids that I’ve seen is the blue form of Dendrobium Victoria reginae. Actually I had it before. Unfortunately it didn’t survive the flactuating climate of Northern California.

[d.j.]

I need your help. I just received a Cattleya Pot. Netrasiri Starbright with all healthy green leaves and pseudobulbs, except one purple one. Is the purple one suffering for frostbite or an infection? Should I remove it? This one purple pseudobulb with its purple leaves looks healthy, except for the color--the color is not black, but purely purple.

[darneittajones]

I saw a beautiful blue orchid in the grocery store and was tempted to buy but my instinct told me it was

[ogadlogadl]

Great video! All these “blue” orchids look purple to me but the 1st man made one. Am I wrong here peps?

[GavinMcHugh]

i was just trying to listen to the white stripes and i ended up watching a video about flowers

[nariepittman]

I live in Hervey Bay Queensland and 9 months of the year it is always over 50-90% humidity, great for orchids, not so good for hoomans! 🥲🤣

[LiamEserda]

I don't like those orchid blooms, looking to artificial like plastic. I would not even have them for free. I dislike any plants/flowers that are treated that way.
They do it with carnations and ink in the water too. :(

[alice]

I re poted mine after i bought it so i know thats wrong 😭😂😂😂 and gave it kind of cold tap water, it did feel like it was somthing wrong but yea i can't cry over spiled milk now that i know i just have to let it be and do better

[peterbernhardt]

The name of the species is Thelymitra crinita (not crinite). There are many blue-flowered species in that genus. The photo in your Boella segment is another Thelymitra species.and Thelymitra species are NOT native to South America. In fact, there is no genus Boella if you look it up. Do you mean Bulbophyllum (found on all tropical continents)? You seem to be gathering information from untrustworthy sites.