How to tend a Vanilla planifolia
Also known as: Myrobroma fragrans Salisb., Notylia planifolia (Andrews) Conz., Notylia sativa (Schiede) Conz., Notylia sylvestris (Schiede) Conz., Vanilla aromatica Willd., Vanilla bampsiana Geerinck, Vanilla duckei Huber, Vanilla fragrans Ames, Vanilla rubra (Lam.) Urb., Vanilla sativa Schiede, Vanilla schwackeana Hoehne, Vanilla sylvestris Schiede, Vanilla viridiflora Blume, Vanilla planifolia var. angusta Costantin & Boiss. ex C.Henry, Epidendrum rubrum Lam., Vanilla sotoarenasii M.Pignal, Azof.-Bolaños & Grisoni, Vanilla aromatica var. claviculata F.Buyss., Vanilla aromatica var. bicolor F.Buyss., Vanilla aromatica var. discolor F.Buyss., Vanilla aromatica var. planifolia (Andrews) F.Buyss., Vanilla aromatica var. lutescens F.Buyss., Vanilla planifolia var. angusta Costantin & Poiss. ex C.Henry
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Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like half shade, may grow in places with bright scattered light
Soil
Humus-rich, loose, well-drained acidic soil
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Africa
- Category
- Orchidaceae, Vanilla
- Size
- Diameter ⥠6 cm, height ⥠1m
- Blooming period
- Flowering period January-May
- Flower colors
- light yellow green, light purple
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