Do you know the blue vanda? Its real name is Vanda coerulea.
This species is one of the most beautiful among the vandas.
It lives on top of trees, especially on oaks, and can be found in the following countries:
- India
- Nepal
- Bhutan
- Laos
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- China
Keep reading to learn everything about this orchid.
How to Care for Vanda Coerulea
Vanda coerulea is an easy-to-cultivate plant.
This is if you live in cooler regions.
It is an orchid that prefers cooler locations and may not adapt well to very hot climates.
To cultivate it, use the tips below:
- Place them on trees or in hanging baskets.
- Use a stake to keep them upright.
- Provide low temperatures at night.
- It likes a lot of light, but always indirect.
- Avoid substrates
If you want to learn more tips, check out our complete article on vanda orchids.
Blue Vanda Flowers
It was the flowers that gave this orchid such great prominence.
Thanks to their bluish-purple color, they were named blue vanda.
Coerulea produces between 15 to 30 flowers during its flowering period.
They are usually large and long-lasting flowers.
Aside from the famous blue color, they can also be found in nature with white flowers.
An interesting fact about this orchid is that it can bloom more than once a year.
Characteristics
Vanda coerulea is an epiphytic orchid with monopodial growth.
It was classified in 1847 by the botanist John Lindley.
Its name, coerulea, is due to the blue color of its flowers.
This orchid is highly valued among cultivators and was threatened with extinction in 1970.
At that time, only one place where they were found was known.
Currently, it is used to generate various vanda hybrids and also to combat skin aging.
Also learn about Vanda Tricolor
Conclusion
The blue vanda is one of the most interesting plants among vandas.
But if you want to cultivate it, remember to reserve a good space for them, as they can reach up to 3 meters (9,84 feet) in height.
Want to learn more about orchids? Then check out the article how to care for orchids.
Now, leave your comment below and tell us how you came to know this orchid species.
