Vanilla Bean Orchid Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Vanilla planifolia, commonly known as the vanilla bean orchid, is native to North America, the Caribbean, and Central America. This flowering plant produces the natural vanilla aroma widely used to flavor foods and beverages. It can grow up to 120 inches high.
Common Name |
Vanilla bean orchid, Vanilla
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Houseplants
Orchids
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Vanilla planifolia
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Genus
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Vanilla
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Family
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Orchidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Vanilla Bean Orchid Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Vanilla Bean Orchid.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Vanilla Bean Orchid needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Vanilla Bean Orchid needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Vanilla Bean Orchid Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Vanilla Bean Orchid to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 95°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Vanilla Bean Orchid prefers High humidity levels, between 70% and 80%. |
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Vanilla Bean Orchid Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Vanilla Bean Orchid. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Vanilla Bean Orchid plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Vanilla Bean Orchid Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Vanilla Bean Orchid plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Vanilla Bean Orchid toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Vanilla Bean Orchid Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Vanilla Bean Orchid, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
medium
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
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Vanilla Bean Orchid Native Region |
Find out where the Vanilla Bean Orchid plant originated. |
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Country |
Central America
North America
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