Vanilla planifolia

Vanilla Orchid

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A climbing epiphytic orchid native to Mexico, prized for its vanilla bean pods requiring manual pollination indoors.
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Plant Details

Common Name Vanilla Orchid
Family Orchidaceae
Genus Vanilla
Species Planifolia
Origin Mexico
Blooming Foliage plant; flowers in spring/summer; pollination often manual indoors
Leaf Color Deep green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Coarse bark mix with sphagnum moss for aeration and drainage

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Watering

Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; high humidity essential via misting or trays

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only, avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorching

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Fertilization

Apply diluted orchid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Remove dead roots and spent flower spikes to encourage new growth

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
61° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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