vanilla orchid
Vanilla planifolia
USDA zones11 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size8 to 10 feet tall4 to 6 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb , vine
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Yellow , green , brown
Garden uses
Notes
Vanilla orchid (Vanilla planifolia) is a vine for containers and borders. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 11 and warmer, down to about 40°F (4°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average to moist soil. It is an evergreen that climbs tall and grows on trees in the wild. Its flowers are yellow and green.
Pairs well with Mini monstera, Pepper, and Goldfish plant.
Native range
FL.
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