नील ऑर्किड नील ऑर्किड

🌱 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

पानी

Daily water, free-draining basket

मौसम

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