- Hindi
- नील ऑर्किड
- Botanical
- Vanda coerulea
- Family
- Orchidaceae
About the plant
The blue vanda of Meghalaya — tessellated flowers, and protected in the wild.
Growing it
Protected — nursery stock only, with paperwork.
What it is for
The most celebrated Indian orchid; autumn flowering.
How to grow
- Sunlight
- Bright filtered light
- Water
- Daily water, free-draining basket
- Season
- Apr–Jun
- Grows in
- Balcony, Terrace / rooftop
- Mature size
- 30–60 cm
- First harvest
- Flowers from year four
Protected — nursery stock only, with paperwork.
Traditional uses
Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.
Traditional knowledge
The most celebrated Indian orchid; autumn flowering.
Scientific evidence
This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.
Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.
Ecological value
Where it grows in India
- Review
- Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
- Published