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Blue Vanda
Vanda coerulea
One of the rare true-blue orchids, with tessellated sky-blue petals.
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Daily soaking of aerial roots
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Very bright light, some direct sun
Foodhigh
Weak fertilizer with every watering
Temp
55-90°F
Humidity
70-85%
Origin
Himalayas, Burma
Special care:Grow bare-root in slatted basket — roots must breathe.
About Blue Vanda
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Care guide
Potting medium
Best grown bare-root in open wooden baskets — no medium.
Repotting
Rarely; only the basket when it rots.
Bloom season
Multiple times per year in warm conditions.
Bloom longevity
3–6 weeks per spike.
Growth habit
Monopodial with thick aerial roots that photosynthesize.
Propagation
Top cuttings with aerial roots; allow to callus before remounting.
Pests & prevention
Thrips on flowers, spider mites in low humidity.
Signs of trouble
- ●Silver-grey roots not turning green when watered → underwatered
- ●Yellow leaf tips → fertilizer salt buildup; flush monthly
Grower's tips
- ★Soak the entire root mass for 15 minutes every morning in summer.
- ★Vandas crave the brightest indoor light you can give them, just shy of leaf burn.
