Variegated Vanilla Orchid (Vanilla Planifolia) Starter Plant

Grow your own vanilla beans and enjoy the stunning foliage of this dainty variegated beauty! A member of the orchid family, planifolia produces a bean that, when cured, reveals the delicious flavoring appreciated by bakers. A somewhat slow-growing vine, it needs a structure to hold on to: a steak or a trellis will do nicely. Once it has matured, reaching the top of the support, it will start producing flowers. The beautiful orchid flowers last a day at which time hand pollination must be used to produce the bean.

This plant is considered easy care, requiring bright indirect light, ambient humidity and watering when the top 2" of soil dry out.

Origin: Central America, Colombia, Brazil

Family: Orchidaceae

Growth: Climbing

Light: Bright Indirect

Watering: When top 2" of soil dries out

Humidity: Medium (50%+)

Recommended Soil: 'CHONKY' Aroid Potting Mix, SOIL-LESS Potting Mix