Vanilla planifolia

Also Known As

Vanilla Vine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 2'

planting zones

10a-11

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Vanilla planifolia plant details

Vanilla planifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vanilla planifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edible, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vanilla planifolia

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grow your own vanilla beans and enjoy the foliage for a spectacular ornamental display. This member of the orchid family produces a bean that, when cured, reveals the delicious flavoring so coveted by bakers. All this vine needs is a structure on which to climb low amounts of light and warm temps. Once it has matured, reaching the top of the support, it will pendulate down and begin to flower.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

This all-green Vanilla Vine produces the vanilla bean much coveted by bakers. Vanilla is a somewhat slow growing vine and it needs a stake or trellis to climb on. Once it has matured, it will begin to flower. The beautiful orchid-like flowers last one day and need to be hand pollinated to produce the vanilla bean.