Growing Guide: Vanilla Orchid

META FIELDS / GROWING GUIDES

Common Names: Vanilla

Native to: Mexico

Traditional Uses: Cooking, Perfume, Cosmetics

Plant Type: Tropical Evergreen Perennial Vine

Harvest Season: Flowers Spring to Summer, then pods mature in 9 months. 

Mature Size: Up to 10 ft. tall with 6 ft. spread as indoor plant. In native habitat, it can grow up to 75 ft. tall! 

Soil & Moisture: Rich, well-draining soil. 

 

Light Requirements: Part Shade, Full Shade

Self-Fertile: Yes

Growth Rate: Slow

Zone Hardiness: 

Outdoors 11-12 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+ 

Propagation: