| Botanical Name |
Vanilla planifolia |
| Common Names |
Vanilla Bean Orchid, Flat-Leaved Vanilla, True Vanilla |
| Family |
Orchidaceae |
| Origin |
Mexico, Central America, Caribbean |
| Plant Type |
Tropical climbing orchid |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Mature Size |
Vines 10–30 ft long with support |
| Light |
Bright, indirect light or partial shade |
| Water Needs |
Moderate; consistent moisture & high humidity |
| Soil |
Loose, well-drained orchid or epiphytic mix |
| Bloom Time |
Spring–Summer (flowers last 1 day each) |
| Flower Color |
Pale yellow-green |
| USDA Zones |
9–11 (container in cooler zones) |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Stem cuttings |
| Seasonal Traits |
Evergreen vine |
| Time to Harvest |
3–4 years to first flowers; 8–9 months for pods after pollination |
