- Blue orchids in stores do not occur naturally, and their intense color is the result of artificial dyeing.
- The dye is introduced directly into the flower shoots, most often in the case of white orchid varieties.
- The care of dyed orchids is the same as the natural ones, and the sprinkler does not affect their color.
- Do you want to find out how to color your orchid yourself and is it safe for the plant?
Why do orchids in stores have blue flowers?
Blue orchids do not occur naturally. They are artificially colored and the color is introduced directly into the flower shoot. Most often it dyes with white flowers because they take the best dye. Once colored flowers and will bloom blue all the time. With the next flowering, the color of the flowers will return to natural.
. They require the same watering and spraying with water. Many people are afraid that spraying blue flowers will wash their color. It is a myth, all species and colors of orchids tolerate spraying and water baths very well. As flowers from Asia, they need a lot of water not only by watering. Regular spraying of orchids will remove dust lying on the leaves, which can block photosynthesis, and also supplies water to shoots, leaves and flowers.
How to color the orchid in blue yourself?
Staining orchids in blue is possible and is not difficult. It is worth knowing, however, that this is a procedure that does not always succeed. However, if you want to try, prepare a small syringe and a blue food dye. Staining should always be carried out when the plant produces and the buds themselves are not yet developed. Apply a small amount of dye to the syringe and inject it directly to the flower rush. This activity requires a lot of precision, if the dye gets into another part of the plant, it can damage it. Thanks to this procedure, the orchid flowers will color blue. Remember that this is a temporary effect, and the next flowers will bloom in a natural color.
