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FlowerPotNursery Green Vanilla Orchid Vanilla planifolia 4" Pot

The Flower Pot Nursery

$22.99
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Vanilla planifolia is a species of vanilla orchid. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is one of the primary sources for vanilla flavouring, due to its high vanillin content. Common names are flat-leaved vanilla, and West Indian vanilla (also used for the Pompona vanilla, V. pompona). Often, it is simply referred to as "the vanilla". It was first scientifically named in 1808.

Vanilla planifolia is found in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northeastern South America. It prefers hot, wet, tropical climates.

It is cultivated and harvested primarily in Veracruz, Mexico and in Madagascar.

Like all members of the genus Vanilla, V. planifolia is a vine. It uses its fleshy roots to support itself as it grows.

Flowers are greenish-yellow, with a diameter of 2 in. They last only a day, and must be pollinated manually, during the morning, if fruit is desired. The plants are self-fertile, and pollination simply requires a transfer of the pollen from the anther to the stigma. If pollination does not occur, the flower is dropped the next day. In the wild, there is less than 1% chance that the flowers will be pollinated, so in order to receive a steady flow of fruit, the flowers must be hand-pollinated when grown on farms.

Fruit is produced only on mature plants, which are generally over 10 ft long. The fruits are 6–9 in long pods (often incorrectly called beans). Outwardly they resemble small bananas. They mature after about five months, at which point they are harvested and cured. Curing ferments and dries the pods while minimizing the loss of essential oils. Vanilla extract is obtained from this portion of the plant.

Give credit where credit is due: Wikipedia 2019

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  • 5
    Orchid vanilla

    Posted by Jacqueline Crowell on Nov 11th 2021

    Received on time thru USPS. Packaged so plant not damaged. As described.

  • 5
    It’s so healthy

    Posted by Robert Brown on Aug 17th 2021

    I ordered my Orchid Vanilla from The Flower Pot Nursery and I received it quickly. Not only that, but it was well hydrated, not dried out an withered. The Vanilla was well potted, and packed very well ensuring no shipping damage to my order. Moreover, I’ve bought other Vanilla Orchids for other suppliers, sadly the plants arrived damaged due to poor packing . All said, I’m as happy as a Lark. My plants are growing and healthy still. Hereafter, I’ll buy from’ theflorwerpotnursery.’ So I give Them 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ RB

  • 5
    Vanilla Orchid plant

    Posted by Wendy on Aug 12th 2021

    Arrived healthy and intact

  • 5
    Very healthy

    Posted by Katy on Jul 9th 2021

    The vanilla orchid arrived very well packaged with no damage, and it was very healthy. Since receiving it, the orchid has hit a growth spurt and put on several new aerial roots and leaves! Highly recommend!

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