Vanilla Planifolia Orchid Plant

Description

Plants for sale are Vanilla Planifolia Orchid

Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 4-8″ tall. Grow your own vanilla beans and enjoy the foliage for a spectacular ornamental display. This member of the orchid family produces a bean that, when cured, reveals the delicious flavoring so coveted by bakers.

All this vine needs is a structure on which to climb low amounts of light and warm temps. Once it has matured, reaching the top of the support, it will pendulate down and begin to flower. We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only… USPS 2-3 day priority Happy Gardening.

Vanilla Planifolia orchid Plant Care and Instructions

Vanilla Planifolia soil requirements and planting instructions

First, mix together the following:

• 60 percent potting soil
• 20 percent peat moss
• 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite

Then, place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Vanilla Planifolia.

When planting Vanilla Planifolia the landscape plant at 1′ apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0

Light, Water, Zoning

When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has low non direct light.

This species of Vanilla Planifolia is considered hardy at zones 10 and up outdoors.

If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between watering. However, do not over water. Additionally,  Vanilla Planifolia is not drought tolerant.

Fertilizer and Pest and Disease

This mild feeder prefers an organic fertilizer. Pests or diseases are few and far between.

Additional Information

Produces cream yellow blooms/flowers. Vanilla Planifolia are also refered to as Vanilla bean. People usually grow Vanilla Planifolia from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of Vanilla Planifolia.

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