a blue real phal

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by Stray59

I am just butting in with my opinion, but I think that this particular blue orchid pictured was created through manipulation alright, but I think it is computer- not DNA- generated - at least the coloring; sorry, but the photo does not look real to me. There is little to no other color showing in the pic except blue. With photoshop and such available at a very reasonable price, I look at most photos as most likely "touched up" to look however the marketer desires. The little amount of yellowish tone would be ease to 'paint' in as desired. If I were showing off a true blue phalae, the first of it's kind, I would provide a color scale (reds, yellows, greens) that would show that the hue was truly blue; even the background in the photo has a blue haze to it, so again, I am not convinced that this pic is representative of a new color palette in the phalae family.
Interesting to wait and see!
Steve

I agree that the picture doesn't look real. But the video does! Scientists make world's 1st blue orchid

[Stray59]

Bob-
you and I are on the same wavelength! I googled the term "Japanese blue orchid aphrodite" and found the video of the introduction of the orchid. The text clearly states that the flower is the result of genetic engineering - as said above - the blue hue comes from the Asiatic dayflower. I have to admit - real or not, I am not a fan - it looks like a dyed flower to me, even though it isn't. Blue phalaenopsis just don't look right to me!
Don't mean to offend, just a personal opinion.
Steve

[Brenda Aarts]

Originally Posted by Call_Me_Bob

I agree that the picture doesn't look real. But the video does! Scientists make world's 1st blue orchid

The article also states that each plant produces 30 flowers or so....looks to me like there are 4 or so plants together in each container, 30 flowers per 4 or 5 plants maybe...not sure that I like.

[PaphMadMan]

Originally Posted by Brenda Aarts

The article also states that each plant produces 30 flowers or so....looks to me like there are 4 or so plants together in each container, 30 flowers per 4 or 5 plants maybe...not sure that I like.

They will have essentially the same flower count potential as the plant they started with before adding the gene for blue pigmentation. Reportedly it was the species Phal aphrodite, certainly capable of 30 flowers per spike in a good specimen.

[Brenda Aarts]

Originally Posted by PaphMadMan

They will have essentially the same flower count potential as the plant they started with before adding the gene for blue pigmentation. Reportedly it was the species Phal aphrodite, certainly capable of 30 flowers per spike in a good specimen.

Got it but in the video they are not showing the 30 flowers per plant that is for sure - misleading if you ask me.

[craigo12]

kind of weird that they r trying to make a blue orchid when some thelymitras are already blue

[Ordphien]

Originally Posted by craigo12

kind of weird that they r trying to make a blue orchid when some thelymitras are already blue

I had that thought lol...
I think those are more difficult to keep alive at home though no?

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[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by Ordphien

I had that thought lol...
I think those are more difficult to keep alive at home though no?

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Yes, they are, but they're not as difficult as Caladenias.

Some can be grown with some knowledge and dedication.

[Ordphien]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

Yes, they are, but they're not as difficult as Caladenias.

Some can be grown with some knowledge and dedication.

Hmm.... It's kinda of sounds...
Like I should give them a try lol...
Do you know of anywhere I could get them?
I can't seem to find them anywhere.

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[Andrew]

Originally Posted by craigo12

kind of weird that they r trying to make a blue orchid when some thelymitras are already blue

You can't make much money selling Thely's on the cut flower or pot plant markets, though. Even in the hobbiest market, they wouldn't get a look in for grand champion.