Blue Orchid is a photograph by Angelcia Carol Wright which was uploaded on May 20th, 2019.
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Blue Orchid
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Angelcia Carol Wright
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Blue & Black Orchids: Do They Really Exist?
www.orchidplantcare.info/blue-black-orchids-do-they-really-exist
“Orchid” comes from the Greek “orchis”, meaning testicle. Thus, the blue orchid, rare as it was, was considered a symbol of virility. Moreover, the Aztecs believed it was the flower of strength and the Chinese thought of it as a miracle plant that cured lung disease and coughs.
Similarly, black orchids have an extremely rich pigmentation that looks almost black but is not a true black color. So what about the bright blue orchids you may have seen at your local Lowe’s or grocery store? Those are actually white orchids that have been artificially dyed blue. If they were to blossom again, they would have white flowers.
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