Vanilla planifolia - Vanilla Orchid

Vanilla planifolia, commonly known as the Vanilla Orchid, has low to moderate water needs. Vanilla requires humidity of at least 70% to thrive, and should be allowed to slightly dry out between waterings. Standing water on the leaves or in the substrate is a big no-no. The Vanilla Orchid has high light needs when kept inside - planting Vanilla planifolia in the upper reaches of the vivarium will help with this, as well as allowing them to dry out. This vining orchid requires some form of air circulation to do well - stagnant, damp air will quickly kill your plant. The Vanilla Orchid tends to grow in a long vine, which can carefully be cut to form new plants. It will take many, many years for the Vanilla orchid to reach blooming size, so don't count on it providing flowers for your viewing pleasure. This is the plant in which vanilla 'beans' are harvested from.

ALL PLANTS SHIPPED BAREROOT (WITHOUT SOIL AND POT)

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.