Blue Phalaenopsis.... is it really permanent blue?

[Claire05495]

I'm a newbie here and to orchids. I almost literally bumped into a display of blue orchids at Home Depot a couple of weeks ago and fell in love instantly. Hiving lived in Hawaii some time ago, I knew it wouldn't be; easy to grow here in Vermont. I did go home and do some web reading and finally went back and purchased one. I just hope I don't kill it. I have my fingers crossed and this site bookmarked.

Thanks in advance.....

Claire

[RosieC]

Welcome to orchid board Claire

[Ray]

Welcome aboard, Claire.

No, they are injected with blue dye. Future bloomings will be white.

[tucker85]

Welcome to Orchid Board. I hate to be the one to break it to you but those blue phals are dyed. They inject blue dye into the stem of a white phal. Never the less, enjoy your orchid. They are pretty.

[Claire05495]

This perinatal optimist just KNEW it was too good to be true but hope springs eternal. Oh well, it sure is pretty now AND I wan't be that disturbed if I, by chance, happen to kill it.

[Amanda L]

Welcome Claire!! This is the right place to help you keep your phal alive.

[cutebeka]

They are justd dyed. I actually own one of these from Home Depot it was a gift. I noticed an injection spot on the flower spike where they injected the dye. The flowers will probably be white next bloom.

Welcome to the bored.

[Daethen]

In a word, NO. It will still be a lovely plant that will give you years of blooms with proper care.