Organic Vanilla Orchid Vanilla planifolia Starter Plant | Live Potted Plant

About This Plant

The Organic Vanilla Orchid (Vanilla planifolia) is a tropical, vining orchid that produces vanilla beans. This starter plant is ideal as a houseplant in colder climates or an outdoor plant in subtropical regions. It grows as a vining plant and requires support such as a trellis or tree, with well-draining soil and partial sunlight.

What You Will Receive

A live starter plant of Vanilla planifolia, 4-8" tall in a 2.5" x 3.5" pot (ships as a 4-8" tall live plant).

• Type: Starter Plant
• Common Name: Vanilla Orchid
• Scientific Name: Vanilla planifolia
• Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade; increase sun exposure as it matures
• Soil: Well-draining orchid soil mix or potting soil with good drainage
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist during the growing season; ensure drainage

Growing Information

• Growth Habit: Vining plant; requires support (trellis or similar)
• Hardiness: Zones 9-10; bring indoors in colder zones
• Temperature: Warm, humid environment; indoor during colder months
• Care: Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during growing season; prune dead/damaged vines

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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