Vanda coerulescens

Vanda coerulescens is an species in the genus Vanda.

Description

Plant blooms in winter to spring with 15 or more flowers. Flowers are 3 cm and fragrant.

Distribution

Plants grow in the forest of Assam India, eastern Himalayas, Yunnan China, Myanamar and Thailand at elevations of 300 to 800 meters

Culture

Plants are best grown hanged in baskets and on mounted and require bright to full sunlight and cool to warm temperatures. If hunged the roots must be watered frequently. Plants should be grown in media that is well drained such as tree fern fibers (for small plants), several pieces of coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss.

Naming

Common Names: The Shy Blue Vanda