How to understand colored or real blue orchids. Blue and blue orchids: beauty from nature or human intervention

Blue orchids are epiphytic plants that live on tree branches and feed on aerial roots. Leaves are elongated, belt-shaped or lanceolate, bright green, shiny, fleshy. Leaves are placed in 2 rows, like other orchids. The flowers have short stems, but the peduncle can reach one and a half meter.

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Check out the photo of orchids with blue and blue flowers:

Does such a variety happen in nature?

ATTENTION: The truth is not comforting for those who seek to enjoy the extraordinary color of the blue orchid. This color hides ink or a special pigment that does not retain prints on the hands. Only this when buying, when watering - it is very likely.

If the color remains, and your beauty does not receive dye poisoning, be prepared for the new buds to be white. In the reality, Japanese breeders bred a blue orchid, named - Royal blue orchid... Only in our country on sale you will not find a similar plant.

You can buy in our stores only the Wang orchid, which has a lilac shade of a flower with specks. All the rest of the blue and blue flowers are dyed!

Watch a video about a real blue orchid:

When did it appear?

In 2011 at the exhibition tropical plants the world's first blue orchid was shown in Florida, United States. It was carried out by the Silver Vase farm from South Florida. Only 3 months have passed, and another blue beauty has become known - Phalaenopsis Royal Blue (Royal Blue Phalaenopsis). It happened in Holland on flower competition FloraHolland.

An extraordinary flower with blue petals provided by the cattery "Geest Orchideeën"(Netherlands), for having won an award in the Sales Concept category. The only member of the competition panel predicted that the plants will become more popular with consumers in the future.

Manufacturers do not hide the fact that blue color it is not considered natural, and also that the subsequent blooming will be white. They do coloring using a patented technology, the details of which are not disclosed. According to the manufacturers, its essence is this: plants are placed in a special environment, for the formation of which components are used natural origin, for this reason, the process on its own does not harm the orchids.

It is possible to conclude: blue is not natural type and not a hybrid bred by breeders... This is just a publicity stunt, and, it should be noted, extremely successful.

Yes, unfortunately, all the blue orchids sold in stores are some standard types with white, but dyed flowers.

Some shops do not even hide this and report on the plate under the price tag that this is not a natural color and the orchid blooms blue only once. This is at least fair to consumers.

However, not everyone is so honest. There are many such sellers who present a painted orchid for their allegedly very exceptional natural view, fight for him at exorbitant prices. But the DNA of natural orchids lacks the blue pigment gene... For this reason, if you are assured that this species is just a hoax.

How are they processed?

Often, successful owners of orchids with blue or blue colors are amazed to notice that in the subsequent flowering, the buds become not a bright, intense color, but a dirty blue, or even completely white. This is due to the fact that the plants are dyed with the support of a chemical dye. Numerous stores do not conceal this and put proper warnings on color labels.

However, this information from among consumers is not actively expanding, so often the owners of colored flowers are disappointed. Mainly flowers are painted white, since it is easier to achieve measured coloration on them than on colored buds. Over time, the pigment is washed off and they return to their original color.

Can white petals be dyed natural blue at home?

Organization of materials

First of all, find a flower. The best choice for painting will take... To make your flower blue, you can choose one of 2 methods:

• watering staining;
• staining with the introduction of blue pigment.

Which method to choose?

The first method is more gentle for the plant, but less productive. In addition to the fact that subsequently both the petals and the stem will be colored, and the duration of the color change will be short. As soon as you stop watering with the blue element, the colored flower will quickly return to its original state. Watering staining is considered an ineffective method.

The second type of staining is very serious, but if you decide to stay directly on it, try to choose a more careful method of introducing the dye. The paint is injected into the peduncle, stem or root... The introduction of pigment into the root system and trunk is the most dangerous - it not only very weakens the plant, but also retains external defects that resemble ulcers in it.

IMPORTANT: Injection staining is very dangerous. If the injection was made into the peduncle, then the plant has a better chance of survival.

The dyeing technology by means of irrigation is elementary:

As for the technology of introducing a coloring element, it is quite elementary:

1. Fill the syringe with dye and water.
2. Gently inject this solution into the selected portion of your subject.

Watch the video about painting in blue:

Is there a plant-friendly way?

Unfortunately, rare flower able to endure such aggressive interventions in his environment without significant results. Inadequate care of the orchid and excessive zeal for its transformation can lead to the death of the flower. An artificially colored orchid will be a constant hassle..

Inadequate care of an orchid can cause death. Painted orchids need the most careful care, since for a certain time after staining, they can hurt. In addition, do not forget: if in the next year the flower bloomed with white buds, you do not need to be surprised or try to paint it again.

ADVICE: Painting does not change genetic code... Coloration is just a fleeting change. Orchids with artificial blue flowers can always be replaced with other types of orchids that have their own natural blue hue.

Where to order a real one?

The cost of this blue orchid is from 1000 rubles.

To look after indoor flowers necessary, taking into account their type. All types of this orchid are thermophilic... For this reason, they must be placed on the sunny side of the apartment: an acceptable view is diffused sunlight.

The best temperature is + 25 / + 30 degrees. At night - +16 degrees. For good flowering the huge difference between day and night temperatures can be useful - up to 10 degrees. Significant humidity and optimal atmospheric circulation are also significant.

The flower needs a high-quality substrate, since its health and the likelihood of blooming depend on this.

For the normal growth of a blue orchid, the soil in the pot should be loose, not chewed, with huge number pine shavings and good drainage. In its capacity, it is possible to use crushed stone, pieces of foam. Much of it should be in the center of the pot, which must have many large holes for excellent ventilation. The substrate should be close to the walls of the pot.

Top dressing should be stable, at least once a month. The fertilizer must be well balanced, this is directly reflected in the flowering. From a significant number of high-calorie elements, the top of the stem becomes soft, and from an insufficient number, it blooms weakly.

The features of watering a plant are as follows: the higher the air temperature, the more often it is necessary to water. Due to stagnant water, root decay can occur, and the plant can die. It should be that the water completely drains off after any watering.

Unlike Wanda, blue orchid it is more correct not to spray... Leaf structure of this type such that water can accumulate at the base.

How to care for a sick person?

It is necessary to observe the well-being of the plant. The disease can be noticed by a constructive change in the color of the leaves, as well as rotting of the roots and lack of flowering. If you saw something like that, then the flower needs an urgent transplant, treatment.

Among the diseases are possible:

• fungal, viral infection;
• tick damage;
• leaf cracks;
• burns;
• bacteriosis;
• withering.

Transfer

It is very important to carefully examine the roots of the flower before transplanting.... Remove rotten parts, leaving only dry ones. It is necessary to replant the orchid with young roots. If they are very large, then settling in the new soil will become difficult.

Conclusion

In no case try to return the blue color to the buds by watering the plant with ink or blue, you can destroy the flower. Better try to bring back the exhausted flower to life, guaranteeing it proper care. And the orchid will reward you with incredibly beautiful white flowers.

Phalaenopsis orchid can be grown at home. This flower will blend harmoniously with any indoor setting. To date, geneticists have bred a large number of phalaenopsis species. The color of the flowers of a plant can be very different, so you can always choose a phalaenopsis according to your taste for your interior. After all, not every person needs to have a classic color orchid.

Collecting not only attractive, but also rare plants is widespread among florists. And Phalaenopsis is quite capable of taking a place in their collection due to its unusual blue color.

The blue phalaenopsis orchid is a rather rare species, and it is not always possible for breeders to bring out a flower with a blue color. For this reason, it is easiest to carry out a simple staining with chemical components.

V wild conditions, of course, there are specimens that are vaguely similar to blue orchids: light azure, grayish, whitish with pale blue flowers, but you will have to try hard when looking for such a plant.

Royal Blue Phalaenopsis (Royal Orchid) was presented to the world in the Dutch province at a floristic competition. This is a special flower with whitish-blue flowers, which, according to experts, will soon become quite popular among residents of different states.

The only pure blue plant species found in Japanese climates is Phalaenopsis Aphrodite. It was obtained as a result of many years of painstaking work on breeding orchids using genetic engineering and conventional selection by scientists from the Chiba Institute.

For this, the gene responsible for the blue color was transplanted into the whitish plant. The plant "Sineglazka" from Central Asia was the donor. As a result of transplantation we got a blue (blue) orchid Aphrodite. A potted plant can actively reproduce, releasing several dozen flowers with a radius of 2.5 cm during one growing season.

Seeds and seedlings of Aphrodite to an ordinary person it is impossible to receive. For this reason, the overwhelming majority of phalaenopsis suppliers use their own method of obtaining a blue color. The companies have found a solution: it is necessary to use special dyes.

Dye selection

By purchasing in retail outlet sales of an orchid already painted in blue, the buyer runs the risk of receiving a substandard product containing a dye that is very dangerous for the flower. In addition, there may be a fact of non-compliance with the painting technology.

For buying orchids, it is best to visit specialized agricultural fairs rather than regular retail stores. In this case, care must be taken not to come across a plant that has a blue color of roots and flowers, because it is unlikely to live long.

It must be remembered simple recommendation: immediately after acquiring a flower, in no case should you try to transplant it, since during this period it is most vulnerable.

The most unpretentious plant to care for is Cattleya. It is characterized by the presence of flowers large diameter, which spread the fragrance over a long distance.

If you try to paint the plant yourself, all responsibility for the result falls on the shoulders of the grower. In the event that it is decided to do everything yourself, you can apply for this special paints intended for flowers, or an ordinary food coloring. Paints are purchased on specialized Internet sites.

Some people use a rather cruel method of staining with respect to the plant: they take simple ink and apply directly to the flower. However, painting with ink is strictly prohibited, since ink almost always contains hazardous solvents, penetrants, cleaning agents, and so on.

Staining methods

First you need to choose a flower. A light-colored orchid works best. Next, you need to decide on the method:

1. watering paint;
2. paint application with blue pigment.

Staining method No. 1.

The first method is characterized by gentle effects on the potted plant, however, it is not as effective as compared to the second method. In addition, in the future, not only the petals, but also the stem will be covered with paint, while the duration of the color change will be short.

After the cessation of watering with blue dye, the renewed flower will almost immediately try to regain its natural shade.

The procedure for staining by applying paint by watering and subsequent maintenance is simple. Consider the sequence of actions:

1. Dissolving the dye in water is required. The coloring rule is as follows: with an increase in the amount of pigment, the color saturation and damage to the plant becomes greater.
2. After the first painting, the flower must be periodically watered with this aqueous solution.

Staining method No. 2.

This method of painting is extremely harmful, but if the grower chose to use it, the most careful procedure for introducing paint is required.

The dye enters the stem or root part, into the peduncle by injection. The introduction of a coloring pigment into the stem or root part seems to be the most harmful action for the plant. In this case, the plant's immunity is significantly weakened, which is externally manifested by rashes of ulcerative structures on the body of the plant organism.

If the dye was introduced into the peduncle, then the plant is quite capable of compensating for the dangerous influence by counter-action from its defense mechanisms... In other words, the likelihood that the plant will not die increases markedly. Therefore, it is preferable to choose this option in order not to create unnecessarily negative impact per flower.

The procedure for staining by injection is as follows: it is necessary to absorb an aqueous coloring solution into a syringe and inject this mixture into the peduncle. The advantage of this method of staining over the previous one is that it is not required to constantly water the plant.

The consequences of staining for a plant.

After staining orchids, it is imperative to carefully look after them, because for some time after such a procedure the plant is in a weakened state. If the next calendar year the phalaenopsis still blooms with whitish buds, you do not need to try to re-paint it.

Watering staining is not capable of altering the amino acid sequence in the DNA structure of the plant. After all, painting is only a cosmetic operation.

Blue orchids look beautiful and unusual. They appeared on store shelves quite recently, but have already gained popularity. Experienced florists know that blue colors are not typical for orchids. How to identify a colored flower or not? How to take care of her? Can I paint the plant myself? Wouldn't it hurt the culture?

Lovers of exotic will be disappointed - most of the blue orchids on store shelves are artificially painted. There are a few hybrid varieties blue, but not as bright and saturated.

Special varieties

There are only two varieties of orchids with an unusual blue color - these are Wanda and Cattleya. Wanda is a capricious flower that requires increased attention. The color is not quite blue - with a purple tint. But Wanda looks no less impressive than dyed flowers.

Cattleya is less demanding to care for. Differs in large bright colors... The colors are different, there are also varieties with pale blue flowers among them. Orchids do not have a deep blue color in nature. Flowers are dyed by watering or dye injection. It will not work to preserve the blue color - next flowers will be slightly bluish or completely white.

All the intense blue orchids in the store are dyed phalaenopsis. When buying a plant, inspect it carefully. If the flower is a lethargic, bluish tint on the roots and leaves, and there is noticeable dye damage on the stem, do not buy it. Such a plant will die very soon.

Post-purchase actions

Care is complicated by the weakened state of the plant. The introduction of an artificial color is a powerful stress for the flower. He will need increased attention, increased care so that he can adapt to new conditions.

Don't rush to transplant your orchid into a new pot. This is additional stress. The chances are too great that the flower will die soon after transplanting.

If chemical dyes too much has been introduced, the flower will gradually shed its buds. He urgently needs to be reanimated. Examine the plant carefully from peduncle to roots. Look for injection marks. Finding them on the roots is a bad sign. There is no guarantee that the orchid will be saved. The paint was injected into the peduncle - the plant has more chances to survive.

Resuscitation of a painted flower

1. Find the injection site. And neatly sharp knife Cut off the flower stalk filled with paint.
2. Remove the orchid from the pot. Free the roots from the substrate. Flush the root system warm water.
3. Examine the roots. If you find any cyanotic, rotting areas, cut them out. Treat the cut sites with cinnamon or charcoal.
4. Dry the roots. During few hours.
5. Transplant. Into a new sterile substrate.

Basic care

A dyed flower will require more careful maintenance. Violation of the rules will lead to death.

• Lighting. Sunny places unsuitable. On the south side, they are placed on a table slightly away from the window. The preference is given to the northeast, west and east sides. In the midday hours, they must shade.
• Temperature . In light shade, at moderate temperatures of 18-25 ° C, flowering will last longer. In summer, a short-term temperature rise of up to 35˚С is allowed. Prolonged heat leads to shedding of buds and leaf lethargy. A plant weakened by dyes may not withstand the heat. In winter, the temperature is reduced to 15-25˚С. Withstands short-term cooling up to 12˚С.
• Humidity . A humidity level in the range of 30-40% is considered normal. High humidity and poor ventilation of the room leads to decay of the roots and the appearance of spots on the leaves. At humidity below 20-25%, the leaves lose their turgor, the flowers fall off. Gentle spraying is beneficial. But try not to allow water to accumulate in the axils of the leaves.
• Watering. Watering is necessary taking into account the real plant variety. Most often, white phalaenopsis are stained, so watering should be regular. Complete drying out of the soil is not allowed, but waterlogging too. In phalaenopsis, moist roots become green in color.
• Top dressing. It is better not to feed a dyed orchid or use minimal amount fertilizers of low concentration. One of the most successful fertilizers is Kemira Lux.
• Root care. Aerial roots are not buried in the substrate. They are needed to get additional moisture and nutrition from the air. Old roots gradually die off - they turn brown and dry out. The dried-up parts are carefully cut off with a sharp knife.
• Priming. The main substrate component for most orchids is pine bark. In dry rooms, sphagnum is added to the substrate - it retains moisture well. You can add some crushed foam and charcoal. Before planting, the bark is soaked for two days, washed clean water and only then mixed with the rest of the components.
• Transplant. Take your time with the transfer. It is worth doing this if the roots are damaged or the substrate is in poor condition. Transplanted after flowering at intervals of two to three years.

Don't be surprised if the blue orchid changes color during the next bloom. The paint is gradually washed out of the plant. Freshly painted flowers are intense blue, during the next flowering they will be white with blue stains or slightly bluish. Further, ordinary white flowers form on the peduncles.

Home dyeing

It is undesirable to paint orchids, as any coloring matter poisons them. As a last resort, use special paint for flowers. They can be purchased from major flower shops or ordered online. The algorithm of actions includes four stages.

1. Dilute the paint with water... In accordance with the instructions.
2. Take a sterile syringe... And fill it with dye.
3. Gently pierce the peduncle... And inject the dye solution.
4. Treat the puncture site. Coal powder.

At first, carefully observe the condition of the plant. Keep it in a cool place, with moderate light, monitor the condition of the ground. If the flowers turn blue, do not wilted, the plant looks healthy - the experiment was a success.

It is not recommended to inject the coloring solution into the stem and roots of the plant. The orchid may die from this. Use only special color dyes. Food will not give the desired effect, the ink will destroy the orchid.

Consequences of color change

Any paint contains aggressive chemical substances... Their introduction into the peduncle does not pass without consequences.

• Violation of gas exchange. The capillaries become clogged, the plant cannot breathe fully.
• Diseases and pests. Natural immunity is lost, resistance to diseases and pests is lost. Ulcers and rot may appear at the injection site. When a dye is introduced into the roots, they inevitably rot.
• Plant death. This is the most common outcome of an experiment. V best case partially recovers, but still remains weakened.

Post-flowering care for a colored orchid will vary slightly. It is better to cut the peduncle immediately, without waiting for the re-formation of buds or children. It will take longer to recover. The flower needs to be provided with the most comfortable conditions.

Painting does not affect the plant's genetic code in any way. This is a temporary change, from which not a trace will remain for the next flowering. If you want to diversify your collection with blue orchids, look in stores for Vanda or Cattleya.

Reproduction methods

If you bought not a Vanda or Cattleya, but a painted orchid, be guided by the phalaenopsis breeding technique. It reproduces mainly by children and cuttings.

Cuttings

Cutting is an effective, fairly simple way. Cuttings are cut only from a healthy plant that is not affected by pests and diseases. Take a side shoot.
Cut it into several pieces. On each, two nodes with axillary buds are left. The container is filled with wet sand or sphagnum moss. The cuttings are laid horizontally. Cover the container with foil on top.

The ground in the greenhouse is regularly moistened, the film is removed daily for ventilation. In about a month, full-fledged children will form on the shoots. Separate and plant them in separate containers after the formation of their own root system.

Growing up from kids

Babies develop from dormant kidneys. Formed on the stem, peduncle. Children are rarely formed on their own. Usually their development has to be stimulated. Several methods of stimulation are used.

• Division of the main plant... The method is risky, suitable only for completely healthy plants. In the case of a painted orchid, it is better not to use it. The essence of the method is that the top is cut off and rooted. Per bottom continue to care until the appearance of children with roots.
• Reduction of watering and temperature drops... Watering is stopped for 15 days, daily temperature drops of 7-9˚С are achieved.
• Hormonal stimulants. A special hormonal paste is sold in flower shops. With its help, you can quickly wake up a sleeping kidney, stimulate the formation of children from it. Covering scales are removed from the upper bud of the peduncle. They work carefully, using a sharp blade and tweezers. Every four days, the sleeping kidney is treated with a paste. The orchid is kept in a warm room at temperatures up to 30˚С. In the coolness, instead of children, a bud forms. Grown up children are separated from the peduncle and planted.

As cuttings, you can take pieces of the peduncle. After flowering, it is cut off, divided into pieces of three to four centimeters and planted in the same way as cuttings from a lateral shoot. At each segment, one dormant kidney is left.

Frequent illnesses

The likelihood of getting a painted orchid disease is much higher. At the slightest sign of illness, treatment begins immediately. A weakened plant is much less likely to survive. Below is a table with the symptoms of the main diseases and how to treat them.

Table - Orchid diseases and methods of their treatment

Common pests

The weakening of the orchid as a result of painting, violation of the rules of care often lead to massive pest infestation. They extract juices from the plant, lead to the addition of a secondary infection and death. The table lists the most common orchid pests and how to deal with them.

Table - Orchid pests and methods of dealing with them

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In nature, there are more than 3,500 orchid species.

They grow on all continents except Antarctica. There are more than 60 varieties of phalaenopsis alone. Their color strikes the imagination with its diversity and brightness: lilac, green with purple veins, burgundy, white, cream ... any, except pure blue.

It is not surprising that the blue orchid that appeared in flower shops some time ago made a splash, instantly becoming extremely popular. At first, it never occurred to anyone that the flowers were simply painted. Is this really so, let's figure it out.

Painted flowers

If you brought home blue phalaenopsis not from an exhibition, but from an ordinary flower shop - congratulations, you became the owner of a painted orchid. And it's not a fact that she will survive.

And yet, if you suddenly wanted something exotic, then you can try to color the flowers yourself.It is quite easy to do this - special dyes are injected into the roots or peduncle of white phalaenopsis.

Dyes do not always penetrate exclusively into flowers, very often the leaves are also colored, which gives some artificiality and makes the plant less aesthetic. However, the result has been achieved - in the first flowering, the petals strike the eye with stunningly rich deep indigo.

Unfortunately, the shade of subsequent generations of colors is becoming weaker - the paint is gradually washed out. For the fourth time, orchids, as a rule, bloom with completely white flowers, returning to their native color.

Saving injured flowers

It is not the worst thing if the flower turns white in six months - it is much worse when the plant, without enduring stress, begins to die.

If you notice that after some time the "blue" buds have begun to fall off, you need to first examine the roots of the flower. The obvious traces of injections found on the roots or peduncles indicate that the likelihood of a sad outcome is high, but if the paint was injected into the peduncle, then the orchid can still be reanimated.

For resuscitation of phalaenopsis with a colored peduncle, we cut off the stalk overflowing with dyes. Then we take the plant out of the pot and, trying not to damage the root system, rinse it with warm water. We examine the roots for traces of injections.

If cyanotic spots and traces of rot are clearly visible on the roots, we cut off the damaged areas, and sprinkle the sections with ash or cinnamon and dry them properly.

After that, we place the flower in a new substrate with a special composition suitable for its life. The environment in which the orchid was located will have to be thrown away, as there are too many chemically active harmful substances in it.

Do blue orchids exist in nature?

So don't blue orchids really exist and are they just a clever marketing ploy to boost sales?

Partly. The blue-lilac color is really found and it is quite possible to acquire a flower of such unusual color... Finding out if a fake is in front of you is quite simple: you need to find out the genus of the orchid that the seller will offer you.

There are no blue or blue phalaenopsis in wildlife and there are no free sales. Blue phalaenopsis can now only be found at large orchid exhibitions. If you come across blue phalaenopsis in a flower shop, do not hesitate, you are being deceived.

Natural spotted bluish petals are found only in the Vanda orchid. This genus belongs to the orchid family, and includes about 60 epiphytic and lithophinous species. The name given to the plant by the inhabitants of India has remained unchanged to this day.

Among the variety of flowers of the genus Vanda - from orange and red to variegated, there are also lilac petals with light specks. This species is called so - and if you want to get an orchid of natural blue color, you should ask for it in stores.

Well, if someone congratulated you with a "blue" orchid, watch its condition more than carefully. Caring for this baby is the same as for ordinary phalaenopsis.

Breakthrough Japanese breeders

The dream of getting a pure blue orchid - recall that even Wanda Blue's petals are lilac-spotted, and did not leave the growers. And after years of experimentation, the miracle happened.

In 2013, at an exhibition in Okinawa, Japanese scientists demonstrated to the whole world new variety Phalaenopsis orchids of a rich blue hue. To obtain it, they needed to introduce into the Aphrodite orchid the gene of another flower - the Asiatic commeline, since the phalaenopsis, which occurs in nature, does not even have a gene capable of producing a blue pigment.

The new species was named "Royal Blue". Such an orchid blooms profusely with small flowers - up to 30 pcs. with a diameter of 5 cm. This is a completely exclusive plant, which, alas, is not yet on sale.

As you can see, there are several ways to make an extraordinary blue orchid decorate your home! It is enough to choose one option and every morning will begin with a look at an extraordinary beautiful flower.

I wish you good and honest purchases in flower shops, beautiful flowering of the purchased orchids and great mood!

Your Elena Skopich

The blue orchid, meaning phalaenopsis, has long been sold in flower shops. However, this is a kind of deception, since the flower was originally white, and it was painted, a blue dye was introduced.

The Japanese raised blue phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis lack the gene responsible for the production of blue pigment. But in nature blue flowers- Not unusual. For many years, researchers and breeders have tried to grow a true blue phalaenopsis orchid. After various experiments, genetic engineers from Japan's Chiba University succeeded. They used a gene from the Asiatic commeline (native to Asia and Africa), which gives it a blue color, and took the phalaenopsis "Aphrodite" as a basis. The newly developed blue orchid has flowers that are smaller than their hybrid counterparts, only 5 cm in diameter, but a lot of them can bloom on the peduncle, up to 30 pieces. The miracle plant was named "Phalaenopsis Aphrodite - Royal Blue". Naturally, it is not yet widely available for sale.

Blue phalaenopsis on sale

The blue orchid on the shelves is a crippled plant. If you look closely, the injection site can be identified. In some plants, which are relatively lucky, it is on the peduncle, in others, less lucky, in the stem or roots.

Abroad, where blue orchids are "produced", they are seen as temporary, disposable interior decorations. After losing their original beauty, they are simply thrown away. And Russian flower growers are compassionate people, they certainly want to leave a sick plant. And the fact that the next peduncle will be white does not stop them at all. There is a category of people who like the process of reanimating plants, they bring dying specimens or they buy discounted orchids, and the question is not only about money.

New orchid in the house

If you have a blue orchid, then it will need to pay some attention. Examine the roots initially. If root system good, then there is no need to replant. If there are few healthy roots, and the bulk is rotten, dry, damaged, then a transplant is needed immediately.

Transfer

The primer can be purchased special or mixed pine bark with charcoal in a ratio of 5: 1. The bark can be collected from fallen trees without rotting. Before use, it must be boiled, cooled. Remove the plant carefully from the pot. Cut out all dry, rotten (to healthy tissue) roots. Sprinkle the slices with ground cinnamon. If there are almost no healthy roots, then it is better to cut the peduncle, it will stand in the water for a long time. Rinse the pot thoroughly, disinfect. It is advisable to make holes in the walls to facilitate air access to the roots. In phalaenopsis, they are involved in the process of photosynthesis. Pour drainage at the bottom, immediately install a support for the peduncle, add prepared soil. Arrange the treated plant and add soil.

Conclusion

If the peduncle was cut off, then the blue orchid turned into a phalaenopsis mix. Caring for her needs appropriate to the genus.