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Is there a real blue orchid?
The most widely known blue orchid is the Vanda coerulea, also known as the Blue Vanda. Discovered in northeastern India in 1837, these coveted blooms are practically impossible to get your hands on.
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What is the rarest orchid color?
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.
Why are blue orchids so rare?
Others may look slightly blue, but are actually purple, or only have a blue coating that makes them appear that color. Only 10% of flowering plants are blue, making it a rare and coveted color. The key to this rarity is an organic compound called delphinidin.
What does a blue orchid symbolize?
Blue orchids are a symbol of rarity, uniqueness, beauty, and even spirituality. Gift a blue orchid to someone you believe to be beautiful in their own unique way.