Question
Hi Gina,
I am planning on making centerpieces for my wedding using Dendrobium orchids completely submerged in water. I would like to use the blue dyed Dendrobiums as they match my colors perfectly. Do you know if the blue dye will bleed out into the water?
Thanks,
Erica

Answer
Dear Erica,

It really depends... each grower and in some cases the wholesalers or retailers; will dye the stems differently.  You will certainly want to do a test run and see how your suppliers stems hold up.

Another way to go is to use white orchids, but add blue glass beads or stones to the water to match the color... it's a different approach to matching the color.

Good luck!