BLUE ORCHIDS
BLUE ORCHIDS: THE WILD, THE CULTIVATED, AND THE DYED
Orchids have always been venerated, the first time publicly in the 6th century B.C., when Chinese philosopher Confucius described their fragrance and beauty with the character ‘lan’, which also stands for grace, love, purity, elegance and beauty. Their range of shapes and colors is equal to none in the floral world, including all colors except black. [...]
BLUE ORCHID TIPS
THE MYSTIQUE OF THE BLUE PHAL
Since their introduction in early 2011, electric-blue phalaenopsis orchids have stopped in their tracks even those who would normally walk right past their super market’s or gardening center’s orchid display. Pros and cons have been enflaming retail customers, orchid experts and the flower industry ever since. Phalaenopsis, or simply ‘phal’, are the most widely available potted [...]
