Vanilla planifolia [variegated]
Also Known As
- Vanilla planifolia 'Variegata'
- Vanilla planifolia variegata
- Vanilla Orchid
- Variegated Vanilla
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 10'-50'
- W: 6"-8'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Vanilla planifolia [variegated] plant details
Vanilla planifolia [variegated] is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by black and brown fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Vanilla planifolia [variegated]
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: orchidaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 6 IN - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 50 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: culinary, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Vanilla planifolia [variegated]
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich 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.
Grow your own vanilla beans and enjoy the variegated 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. A somewhat slow-growing vine, it needs a structure on which to climb. Once it has matured, reaching the top of the support, it will pendulate down and begin to flower. The beautiful orchid flowers last a day at which time hand pollination is needed to produce the bean.
VANILLA ORCHID VARIEGATED - a rambling vine with narrow oval leaves having yellowish streaks. It clings by aerial roots climbing up to 50' . Needs to be hand pollinated and will produce creamy yellow flowers in May-August followed by fragrant vanilla beans used for flavoring. Needs bright light or 50% shade, keep moist, and a minimum of 60 degrees. A beautiful unusual vine.
Gardening facts about Vanilla planifolia [variegated] plant
How to Grow Vanilla planifolia [variegated]
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Fruit
- brown
- black
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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