Description: We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Vanilla planifolia is a vine/climber in the Orchidaceae family. A native to Mexico and Belize. Common names include flat-leaved vanilla and West Indian vanilla. It is a primary source for vanilla flavoring. It prefers hot, wet, tropical climates for best results. It grows to around 75 feet once it matures in Mexico. It will only get 10-20 feet if in a container. The leaves are evergreen and succulent flat-bladed, around 5 inches long. It will require a structure to grow on. Flowers must be hand-pollinated if you want fruits. The bees that pollinate it are only in Mexico. The flowers are yellow-green and in an axillary cluster that has 10-20 flowers. The flowers will only last one day. It prefers to grow in part to full shade with daily misting and watering. Zones 10-11 Germination Soak seeds in a 4% sodium hypochlorite or (bleach) solution for 90 minutes. Sprinkle seeds on top of the medium and lightly cover with soil. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic and keep temperatures around 65-75F. Germination is in 60-90 days.
Price: 8.79 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-08-28T02:11:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Climate: Mediterranean
Common Name: Vanilla Orchid
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Green
Soil Type: Peat, Sand, Loam
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Life Cycle: Perennial
Genus: Vanilla
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
