"Vanda coerulea", commonly known as blue orchid, blue vanda or autumn lady's tresses, is a species of orchid found Northeast India with its range extending to China. It is known as "kwaklei" in Manipuri and "vandaar" in Sanskrit. It has bluish purple flowers which are very long lasting compared to other orchids. The plant bears up to 20 to 30 spikes.
Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
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Uploaded Sep 30, 2022. Captured Mar 18, 2018 13:42 in Palmengarten, Siesmayerstraße 61, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.