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Vanilla Orchids

In Florida we have four native vanilla species (V. barbellata, dilloniana, phaeantha and mexicana). These Florida species are not edible. Vanilla planifolia has become naturalized throughout Southern Florida.

Our native Florida vanilla species are endangered and should not be collected from natural areas without proper authorization and permitting by regulatory authorities.

The vanilla orchid (Vanilla planifolia) is one of the world’s most interesting plants. Of the nearly 35,000 species of orchid, the second largest botanical family of plants, vanilla is the only species that produces an edible fruit.

Vanilla is the second most valuable spice on earth. The first is Saffron. The world's second most expensive spice is vanilla. While it originated in Mexico vanilla is famously cultivated in Madagascar and other islands in the Indian Ocean. Of course, it's market price doesn't compare to the outlandish cost of saffron but vanilla can earn a grower a very nice profit compared to other agricultural goods.

Some people have been exploring the commercial production of Vanilla here in Florida. It appears this may actually have merit in pursuing.

Vanilla has been cultivated domestically in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Florida since the early 1900s. V. planifolia was introduced from Florida into Puerto Rico twice before 1909. The USDA station in Puerto Rico conducted horticultural, breeding, and bean-curing research in support of the vanilla industry. The industry in Puerto Rico grew until the 1950s, when it declined after World War II as industrialization superseded agriculture. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/HS1348

Below we offer you this rare Tahitian Vanilla.

Description: Tahitian vanilla is unique among these hand-grown varieties, as it is a hybrid of two species, Vanilla planifolia and Vanilla odorata. It has a thinner stem and oval-shaped leaves, and is dark green in color. The aroma is floral with undertones of ripe fruit for a deep and rich taste of cherry chocolate, licorice, and caramel.

Here we offer you this rare Tahitian Vanilla.

Description: Tahitian vanilla is unique among these hand-grown varieties, as it is a hybrid of two species, Vanilla planifolia and Vanilla odorata. It has a thinner stem with oval-shaped leaves, dark green in color. The aroma is floral with undertones of ripe fruit with a deep, rich cherry chocolate, licorice, and caramel flavor.

Pre Order Vanilla Orchid (Vanilla tahitensis) - Two Live potted plants - Free Priority Shipping

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Plants will be ready to ship on Mar 23rd, 2023. Limited supplies

Quality fruit trees, medicinal and edible plants. These starter plants come to you in circular orchid nursery pots. You get a 3 x 2.5 inch pot instead of a tiny 1.5 x 1.5 potted plant. More plant for your money! Notice: Please don't order if you are experiencing temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Not responsible for cold weather damage.

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DESCRIPTION: Two plants with minimum of 4 nodes each in an orchid basket.

Vanilla bean orchid (Vanilla tahitensis) this plant is the species that produces more aromatic and flavorful vanilla pods than its relative (Vanilla plantifolia)

The vanilla orchid plant is the source of natural vanilla flavoring used widely in desserts and beverages. This Tahitian species is in high demand and can produce vanilla pods in about three years time on average.

Light requirement: Light shade

Basic information on growth:

These orchids grow as vines that need shade and structure to grow on. Once the orchids mature they can grow up to 40 feet in length. Vanilla Orchids can be grown outside in USDA Zones 11 to 12, or in pots in Zones 4 to 11.

We will ship you two orchids. Each will be around 3-5 inches overall length. They produce pods in about 3 years on average with good care. Complete care and hand pollination instructions are provided with your order. You can also see more care and propagation videos here on our YouTube Channel.

Continue reading below for more tips on growing them.

More details on growing:

Light

Liking the light but never direct sun light. Keep in sunny area but in filtered light. Do not expose them to strong light. Again, these orchids need a bright filtered shade in order to bloom, cutting 50% of sunlight will see them thriving. Also require dark night. Best temperature is between 21'-32'.

Water

Only water when the top 2 inches of medium is drying out. They like to be evenly moist but not completely wet. They also thrive on humidity, bathroom is a great start. Foliar spray is good every 2-3 days.

Mix-Medium

Well-draining, orchid mix is good. It’s preferable to use sphagnum moss or coco-chip orchid mix in medium. You can also use potting clay pebbles. All of these mixes help aerate the roots and give proper drainage

Fertilizer

Give them small weak, weekly foliar fertilizer sprays when you first get the plant until they are about 18 inches tall. Then cut down to once a month. NPK 10-10-10 is ideal but anything close to that or for Orchid flowers is acceptable. Only use liquid fertilizer.

Wind

Keep away from strong wind. Provide them with trellis or post to climb.

Frost

No frost - best grown indoor

Fruiting

In approximately three years old, it will start to flower for one day. What initiates bloom is somewhat variable. It is thought that a dry period for a couple of months in the winter, as well as the vine reaching the top of the support and cascading off stimulates the flowering process. The blooms appear on flowering spikes that emerge at the leaf axis along the stems and many blooms will emerge from this spike over a period of weeks, usually one at a time and each flower lasts only one day. To produce vanilla beans, the flowers need to be hand pollinated, which is easily done with a toothpick. 6-8 months later a vanilla pod is expected to be ready for harvesting!

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On arrival of your orchid place them in an area with temperatures about (70-80 F) in shade but NOT direct sun. NO direct sunlight at all! NO partial shade - FULL SHADE ONLY! Once again: Sun will burn the orchids! Allow the plants a week or two to adjust before transplanting or fertilizing.

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Growing conditions best for Vanilla

Average temperatures around 77F.
Good humidity.

A short dry period before flowering, usually during spring.

A humus rich free draining soil.

Part shade (dappled shade)

Lots of humus in the soil.

A good layer of compost like mulch

Summary Growing Conditions

Use orchid pine bark with 40 % good quality potting mix or instead of pine bark use sphagnum moss.

Dot not over-pot, keep the plants almost root bound.

Choose a position in dappled shade, however not deep shade.

Give the plants something to climb on.

Keep the root system in the shade, let the plant climb into the light.

Use a weak solution of foliar spray of seaweed and or fish fertilizer until the plant is established.