How to grow Vanilla Orchid?

Vanilla Orchid
  • Latin Family: Orchidaceae
  • Latin Genus: Vanilla; Plumier ex Mill., 1754
  • Ease of Growing: Easy
  • Growing Type: Perennial
Vanilla, the vanilla orchid, forms a flowering plant genus of about 110 species in the orchid family. The most widely known member is the flat-leaved vanilla, native to Mexico and Belize, from which commercial vanilla flavoring is derived.

Vanilla Orchid History

Soil Preference

    How to care for Vanilla Orchid?

    Water

    Fertilizer

    Seeds

    Seed Viability: 

    Light

    Part shade

    Full sun between 11:00AM and 3:00PM is not recommended.

    Conditions:Hot

    Season:

    Problems

    Vanilla Orchid Types

    • Vanilla Orchid

      • Vanilla planifolia, otherwise known as flat-leaved vanilla orchid or Bourbon type vanilla, is the most popular and widely used vanilla species because of its extracts. Vanilla extract, which is obtained from the plant’s seed pods, is a valuable flavoring. It is commonly used in baked goods, desserts, beverages, chocolates, dishes, and more.

    Diseases

    • Root Rot
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