Blue Orchids Plant: does it exist naturally ?, history, care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMuch has been written about the existence of blue orchids.Some people say that they do not exist in nature. The reasons they claim is that like roses and many other flowers, orchids do not have the genetic component required to produce the blue pigment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nHowever, as many\norchid lovers know by heart, they play in another league and can not be\ncompared to other plants<\/strong> . With\nmore than 1,100 genera and 23,000 unique species of orchids, the Orchidaceae\nfamily is incredibly full of surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOrchids are plants that contain some mystery<\/strong> , that most do not need land to grow is quite shocking to many people, and if we also talk about a blue orchid, everything is even more mysterious. It is not easy to find many blue flowers in nature, it seems that our mother earth has a greater predilection for other colors, such as whites or roses, but if you ask me , are there blue orchids? <\/em><\/strong>The answer is yes!! There are blue orchids. Although there are many orchids with flowers with some blue touch, in combination with others, such as white, yellow, roses … the true blue orchid is the Vanda coerulea.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The blue orchids are also known as Vanda coerulea, this is another species of wild orchids that belongs to the genus Vanda of the subfamily Epidendroideae. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I invite you also to read my article about the Vanda coerulea where you will find more information about the blue orchids. We are going to do our own research on this topic. The conclusion we have reached is explained below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Table Of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n1 What is the problem with blue flowers?<\/li> 2 Are there really blue orchids?2.1 The Vanda orchid includes the blue color:<\/li> 2.2 Care of the blue orchid Vanda:<\/li><\/ul><\/li> 3 The story of the blue orchid:3.1 Vanda Coerulea, the true blue orchid:<\/li><\/ul><\/li> 4 Where can we find blue orchids naturally?<\/li> 5 Are the real blue Phalaenopsis orchids?5.1 Stained blue orchids:<\/li><\/ul><\/li> 6 What is the meaning of a blue orchid flower?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nWhat is the problem\nwith blue flowers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to\nflowers and foliage, blue is not one of nature’s favorite colors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n“Less than\n10% of the 280,000 species of plants that have the ability to flower produce\nblue flowers,” says David Lee, author of “Nature’s Palette: The\nScience of Plant Color” and retired professor in the Department of\nBiological Sciences of the International University of Florida in Miami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to\nLee, there is no true blue pigment in the plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example,\nthere are no true blue roses in nature because they lack the gene to secrete\ndelphinidin, the source of blue pigmentation in flowers. The blue roses\nthat can be seen in the market are the product of a tedious genetic\nmodification, cross-pollination or the ingenious use of dyes or floral painting\n…<\/p>\n\n\n\nBLUE ORCHIDS IN A SPECIALIZED NURSERY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAre there really\nblue orchids?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYes. Blue\norchids exist in nature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAs we mentioned\nbefore, orchids, with an army of species spread all over the world, play in a\nleague of their own. That’s why we were not surprised when we learned that\norchids are one of the few species that can produce blue flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an effort to\nfind the answer about true blue orchids, we have read many blogs that claim to\nhave blue Dendrobium orchids or blue Phalaenopsis orchids, but they do not\nprovide any evidence to make us believe they are real and not computer-edited\nphotos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The only true blue orchid we have confirmed based on our research is the Vanda coeruelea<\/strong> , colloquially known as the blue orchid or the blue Vanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Vanda orchid includes the color blue:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Vanda orchid\nis one of the most coveted genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VANDA COERULEA. SYMBOL OF THE BLUE ORCHIDS PLANT<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nVandas are monopod orchids, which means they are one foot and grow up. They have long leaves on each side of the spike. Its flowers are big and lovely. They come in a wide variety of colors, such as white, orange, pink, purple and blue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCharacteristics of Blue Orchids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn general, what is known about blue orchids is that they are medium-sized plants compared to other species of the Orchidaceae family. Highlights the coloration because blue and violet orchids<\/strong> can occur . <\/strong>On the other hand, among other important aspects it is worth mentioning that it is an epiphytic orchid, this means that it grows and develops on the trunks of the \u00c1borles, where it has its roots. It can also be said that this species of blue orchids has stems that are considered robust.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn general, among other aspects of the blue orchid flowers<\/strong> when they flower they reach about 60 centimeters in total length, and their structure is maintained in an erect position and in some cases it is upright. The appearance of these flowers is usually similar to blue phalaenopsis orchids. <\/strong>On the other hand it is noteworthy that in this species the coloration occurs naturally and not as in the case of stained blue orchids<\/strong> that are painted by trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is usually very common for orchids to be considered as plants to have at home, while taking into account their main needs in terms of blue orchid care <\/strong> and maintaining the conditions for their vitality and growth. In this way, with regard to blue orchids, their care is usually taken into account because they are blue exotic orchids. <\/strong>Before considering having one of these plants at home, the ideal is to learn about all the characteristics that these orchids entail, in order to know the type of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn these cases when the orchids are inside the home, they are usually placed in aerial pots, that is, they are hanging from a support so that the plant in its epiphytic needs can absorb through its roots the moisture that needs located in the environment without major problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Care of the blue orchid Vanda:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe have a complete article about how to take care of the blue orchids and what is studied in this article regarding the Vanda applies completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanda Coerulea comes from the fresh and tropical forests of the mountains of Asia. In nature, these blue orchids bloom in the fall season. That said, it’s better to imitate that growth condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article is all the information about this orchid species: All about Vanda Orchid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFertilizers And Nutrients For The Blue Orchid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n as a substrate you can also locate soil that contains some type of pineapple bark, that is, Osmunda fiber and in other cases it may contain fir bark. In relation to the above, the ideal would be to consider using a substrate prepared with the pH balanced in relation to the cultivation of orchids in the home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lighting And Illumination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRegarding care, it is of utmost importance to add more attention to everything that involves light, since for orchids of any kind is an element of vital importance in their growth and development. In the case of blue orchids, abundant sunlight is needed so that they can fulfill their vital functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So taking into account the above, the ideal place for blue orchids inside the home should be where they can get sunlight easily without it coming directly, as this would cause their leaves to burn with heat . Although it is important that they stay in the shade they need at least a few hours a day of sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n