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Vanillaplanifolia

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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Vanilla (van-IL-a)
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Species
planifolia (plan-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Manassas, VA | May 2011 | neutral

It doesn't make a good houseplant because it likes very high humidity, but you can do it if you grow it under a bell-jar.

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