Pot plant grower Silver Vase Inc. in Homestead, Fla., has introduced the first blue orchid, Blue Mystique. The orchid made its debut at this year’s Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition in Ft. Lauderdale. The long lasting electric blue flowers are produced on single or double spikes. Plants are available in 5-inch pots and thrive in low to medium light.
Silver Vase produces more than 2 million units in nearly 1 million square feet of greenhouses. It is the largest U.S. partner to Dutch breeder Floricultura.
Pictured: Silver Vase introduced the Blue Mystique orchid at this year’s Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition in Ft. Lauderdale.
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