Vanilla
Vanilla planifolia
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Vanilla planifolia is a tropical climbing orchid vine prized for its fragrant vanilla pods, which are the source of culinary vanilla extract. It requires high humidity, warm temperatures, and support to climb, making it suitable for tropical greenhouses or humid indoor environments.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mexico
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Vanilla planifolia (common vanilla) is the primary commercial cultivar. Vanilla tahitensis and Vanilla pompona are related species with different flavor profiles, but V. planifolia remains the standard for quality vanilla production.
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Vanilla planifolia is a tropical climbing orchid vine prized for its fragrant vanilla pods, which are the source of culinary vanilla extract. It requires high humidity, warm temperatures, and support to climb, making it suitable for tropical greenhouses or humid indoor environments.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Vanilla grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mexico
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Vanilla planifolia (common vanilla) is the primary commercial cultivar. Vanilla tahitensis and Vanilla pompona are related species with different flavor profiles, but V. planifolia remains the standard for quality vanilla production.