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Vanilla Bean Plant
Vanilla Bean Plant
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Vanilla Bean Plant: The Sweetest Climber in Your Garden
Turn your gardening game up a notch with the Vanilla Bean Plant—the source of the world’s most beloved flavor! This tropical beauty is more than a plant; it’s your chance to grow the famous vanilla pods right at home. Whether it’s climbing elegantly outdoors or thriving indoors in a container, this plant adds a touch of the exotic to any space.
Top Features of the Vanilla Bean Plant
- Eye-Catching Vines: Long, lush vines climb beautifully on trellises, walls, or stakes, creating a green oasis wherever it grows.
- Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy creamy-yellow flowers that not only charm the eyes but hold the secret to delicious vanilla pods.
- Indoor & Outdoor Friendly: Perfect for bright indoor spaces or tropical-style gardens.
- Grow Your Own Vanilla: With a little TLC, this plant rewards you with real vanilla beans—perfect for baking, beverages, and more.
How to Care for Your Vanilla Bean Plant
The Vanilla Bean is a tropical orchid that thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect light. Indoors, a sunny window and occasional misting keep it thriving. Outdoors, it’s happiest in tropical or subtropical climates. Be patient—it takes time to produce those prized vanilla pods, but the journey is half the fun!
Why You’ll Love It
The Vanilla Bean Plant is a dream for gardeners and foodies alike. Its elegant vines bring beauty, while its potential to produce real vanilla beans adds a practical, flavorful twist. Elevate your garden—or your kitchen—with this extraordinary plant!
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Vanilla Bean Plant
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Vanilla Bean is a tropical orchid. It requires specific conditions and care but can be grown successfully with patience.
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Mature Height: 6 ft.
Mature Width: 3 ft.
Sunlight: Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate: Moderate
Does Not Ship To: AZ, OR
Care and Maintenance
Watering: Use room-temperature water and mist the leaves daily to mimic its humid natural environment.
Fertilizing: Feed monthly with a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season (spring and summer)
Pollination: Vanilla flowers need manual pollination to produce beans. Use a small stick or toothpick to transfer pollen from the anther to the stigma when flowers bloom, typically early morning.
Harvesting: Vanilla beans develop 6-9 months after pollination. Harvest when beans are dark and slightly split at the tip.
Planting Care
Soil: Use well-draining, loose, and slightly acidic soil (pH 6-7). An orchid mix with bark and compost works well.
Location: Needs a warm, humid environment (60-90°F). Indoors or in a greenhouse is ideal in cooler climates.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Let the top inch dry slightly before watering again.
Growing Zone
Growing Zone 3-11
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