£29.99
Pot size in cm: 12
Plant height in cm (approx): 40
Vanilla planifolia is originally from Southeast Mexico and Guatemala, but is now also grown in Madagascar, Reunion and Comoros. Madagascar and Reunion together account for 70% of world production. The Vanilla belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
Light: grows best in bright filtered shade
Soil: rich, fertile, consistently moist soil
Watering: keep both the growing medium and the wooden trellis structure damp, because the plant is developing "air roots" that draw moisture from the air. Allow the potting mix to dry out slightly between waterings
Fertilizer: every two weeks during the spring and summer with orchid fertilizer
Humidity: high humidity, mist your plant regularly