Blue Orchid
Vanda coerulea
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Vanda
- Species:
- Vanda coerulea
- USDA Symbol:
- VACO7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; typically propagated in sterile flask culture with nutrient media.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI