Blue Orchid

Vanda coerulea

Native to:
Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam

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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