Are there any orchids that are actually blue in color? I know there orchids called blue, but is it a misnomer?

BRY2K

The ones on this site look pretty blue (real blue) to me, and there's tips on how to grow 'em, too: http://www.ehow.com/how_2331187_grow-blue-orchids.html# Oct 04 09, 2:48 PM

unclerick

Sure looks blue to me. I've been to several orchid shows in recent years and there were no blue ones. There were some called blue but they were really a washed out looking purple. None of the experts I spoke with were aware of any that were truly blue. Oct 04 09, 3:01 PM

Zbeckabee

Sorry guys...it's poyple..not blue...Here's another photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanda_coerulea This is actually a difficult question to answer and there is much debate about whether or not the true blue color is found in orchids, especially because it is not commonly found in other flowers. The short answer to this question is no, there are no true blue orchids. However, there are many hybrid varieties that have an either light shade of blue or a darker shade that borderlines the color purple. Different Varieties -- While most blue orchids have a purple hue to them, the sapphire dragon orchid comes as close to the color blue as possible. There are light tints of purple, and the majority of the petals are a soft blue with touches of white. The phalaenopsis violacea is another gorgeous blue-tinted orchid that grows in many varieties. This flower has a darker complexion in comparison with the sapphire dragon, with more distinguished hints of purple. Hybridization -- There are currently orchid farmers who are working on creating a hybrid that extracts the flower's blue hues. In the not-too-distant future, a true blue variety may actually be available for general sale. http://www.doityourself.com/stry/is-there-a-true-blue-orchid One of the most rare orchids, as well as one of the most coveted is the blue orchid. While it is available for purchase on the Internet it is still one of the most difficult and most expensive orchids to find. Blue orchids are actually not true blue in color, however, have hues of light blue and purple in their petals. http://www.doityourself.com/stry/the-blue-orchid-a-rare-and-colorful-challenge Oct 04 09, 4:25 PM

unclerick

Still looks blue to me. http://www.ehow.com/how_2331187_grow-blue-orchids.html Oct 04 09, 11:24 PM

Zbeckabee

How about we call it Blue-Poyple or Poyple-Blue? http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=blue%20orchid&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi Oct 05 09, 2:17 AM

snuiteke

The Blue Orchid: A Rare and Colorful Challenge One of the most rare orchids, as well as one of the most coveted is the blue orchid. While it is available for purchase on the Internet it is still one of the most difficult and most expensive orchids to find. Blue orchids are actually not true blue in color, however, have hues of light blue and purple in their petals. Not only that, you can pretty much throw everything you previously knew about caring for orchids out the door when nurturing blue orchids. Their flowering season is different as well as watering and fertilizing habits, which will force you to change your gardening routine. Read more.... http://www.doityourself.com/stry/the-blue-orchid-a-rare-and-colorful-challenge Oct 05 09, 6:07 AM

unclerick

OK, Blue-Poyple sounds good. Oct 05 09, 12:42 PM