Blue. The rarest of the orchids and that most difficult to attain, therefore said to embody rarity, is the simply beautiful, blue orchid. As these flowers are difficult to find, you may often see blue orchids which contain dye to maintain their striking colour.

But when it comes to nature, blue is very rare. Less than 1 in 10 plants have blue flowers and far fewer animals are blue. So why is that? Part of the reason is that there isn't really a true blue colour or pigment in nature and both plants and animals have to perform tricks of the light to appear blue.

Blue Orchids This particular blue flower symbolizes its uncommon yet natural beauty that can also be found in the people we hold near and dear to our hearts. In addition to beauty, rarity, and uniqueness, the blue orchid is also a symbol of spirituality.