Blue Mystique Orchid: What You’ve Told Us
May 11, 2011 
We received a lot of feedback on the Blue Mystique orchid from Silver Vase Nursery. Have you put in your two cents? Let us know what you think of the Blue Mystique orchid on our Facebook page.
Here’s some of what you’re saying:
I bought one at a local home and garden store because the bright blue caught my eye. It does look dyed, but time will tell. The plant seems hardy and healthy and I will enjoy it, and all my orchids. I like pretty colors in all things, and I’m enjoying it.
Submitted by: Anonymous
I wanted one just because it made me smile. I expect a white orchid next year, sure but I paid average price and the plant itself is heathy. I’ve seen collector’s go ga-ga over seriously ugly flowers. If you like it great! If it’s not you, Great! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, isn’t it?
Submitted by: Sommer’s bee
Saw them at Home Depot today and thought they looked very unnatural but intriguing. Almost something out of Avatar I just wished they would glow in the dark. At first I thought it was some joke of genetic engineering until I saw a puncture site at the lower segment of the spike with dark blue dye that stained my thumb readily. I turned away right away not able to comprehend how this type of scam is tolerated or it being labeled the first blue in the world.
Submitted by: OrchidGardener
I just got this orchid for Mother’s Day from my son, and I think it is just gorgeous! I love it, it takes my breath away it is so beautiful. I’ll be the first to admit I’m not an expert on orchids, this is my first. But I love it. It is stunningly beautiful. I will ask this; how many of you women, (or men, for that matter) have naturally colored hair? Or naturally white teeth? Think about it. Get over it!! They are beautiful.
Submitted by: Tianca
I first saw this orchid this past weekend at an orchid store here in Manhattan. There is something unnatural about the blue, it’s saturation makes it look as if the orchid has been dipped in aniline dye. I thought it had been irradiated. You know something’s strange, especially if you sit this blue orchid near any other living plant. The thing is, I love blue flowers of all kinds, just not this one.
Submitted by: Anonymous
I received the Blue Mystique orchid as a get well plant while recovering from heart surgery. I had always wanted an orchid and when I saw this one I was speechless. There aren’t words enough to describe the beauty of this flower. I would appreciate any tips on the care and longevity of this heavenly site!!!!! Thanks..p.s. can this be turned into a garden flower????
Submitted On Facebook by: Terry Barrow Wilson
I’m amazed at all the negativity…grown by professionals, for something unique, this is an amazing orchid. I am an avoid collector/grower and appreciate this beautiful blue. If one doesn’t desire the blue mystique, dont purchase it. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Respect…
Submitted by: Anonymous
Chemically induced blue phalaenopsis? Clever, novel, horrid abomination! I’m surprised it is the rage in Europe, but will no doubt be popular in the USA where tacky often passes for style. I hate to see that it has come to this. The white ones in the photo are lovely… and natural.
Submitted by: Anonymous
To the “tasteful” Anonymus! These orchids are on display at our garden show in the US and are “outrageous” and people “love” them. You were right–they “are” popular in the US! You might reconsider your broad sweeping statement about “taste” with just those of us in the US–as these are going to be popular “everywhere”. In the gardening world, blue is the ever sought after color. Everyone gravitates to blue. Many of us Americans have difficulty growing delphiniums and most of us cannot even consider the stellar Blue Himalayan Poppy. Why on earth would you be surprised that the blue orchid is “also” the rage in Europe? It’s obvious to me with the British obssession for everything cobalt blue—blue painted doors, benches, even blue hydrangeas (which, by the way, which are sometimes also “chemically” induced. I’d love to read your entire dissertation on your observations about style and taste. Please advise when that becomes available. Yes indeed, the white and “natural” orchids in the photo do look lovely (as you mentioned)–especially against the background of the Blue Mystique Orchid! Chill.
Submitted by: tacky american
My wife has 21 orchids, one is 40 years old. I purchased The Blue Mystique from “Water Loo Gardens” in February as a combination Birthday & Valentine Gift. It was a hit.
Submitted on Facebook by: Italo A. Vassalluzzo
I got one yesterday in rural Northwest Illinois. They are very pretty, but I was saddened when I realized they weren’t genetically blue, but rather injected with blue dye. Eye catching is an understatement. I have several orchids at home. Some were purchased in good health and in full bloom and some were nursed back to health from the discount-almost-in-the-trash shelves at hardware stores. I’ll be curious to see how much blue dye is left in its roots for the next blooming. This one was in very good health, so it’ll still be a decent orchid even if it isn’t blue in the future.
Submitted at Kevin’s Greenhouse Angle by: Scott in Illinois
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