Bourbon vanilla
Vanilla planifolia
Bourbon vanilla is a tropical climbing orchid that requires warm temperatures (60–85°F), high humidity, and bright indirect light to thrive indoors. It needs a sturdy support or moss pole to climb and benefits from a well-draining orchid bark mix kept consistently moist but never soggy. Hand pollination is required to produce vanilla bean pods, making this a rewarding but challenging plant for dedicated enthusiasts.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Thoroughly Until Water Drains From The Bottom, Then Allow The Top Inch Of Growing Medium To Dry Before Watering Again
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 3, 2021 by Abreu Michel (cc-by-sa)
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