"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There have been attempts to genetically modify an orchid's color while its growing, but none have yet ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You’ve seen blue orchids at your local florist or grocery store and probably thought – is that real?? You ...

Despite being a prominent colour on Earth, blue is in fact a rarity in nature – less than 10 per cent of flowering plants are blue. Among those naturally occurring blue flowers – like common ...

The phalaenopsis orchid is the most popular for the home because it is relatively easy to grow and maintain. This is the tall orchid that one sees in garden centers, supermarkets and big box stores.

Artificial dyes have been used for decades to create different color roses and tulips, but the first artificially blue orchid was introduced only in 2011. That's when a Florida-based orchid grower ...

Low-maintenance, elegant and available in a variety of colours, it's easy to see why orchids are such a popular houseplant. But, as a colour we don't associate with the natural world, it's normal for ...