Vanilla is the most famous flavor in the world, while its cultivation as a houseplant is quite rare. It is the only orchid whose fruits are edible. Its main appeal lies in its green leaves variegated with white or cream, creating a bright and graphic contrast that accentuates its exotic beauty. Each leaf has a unique variegation, making each plant truly original. To develop well, this epiphytic orchid needs a support to climb and a substrate rich in organic matter - composed of sphagnum moss, bark, and perlite. The flower has a short lifespan; they open in the morning and close after a few hours.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Origin: Tropical regions of Central and South America
- Watering:
- Spring - Summer: Keep the soil slightly moist at all times.
- Autumn - Winter: Allow the soil to dry on the surface between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Mist the support regularly.
- Soil type: Rich and well-draining.
- Light: High.
- Orientation: East and west by a window or 1m from a south-facing window.
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature: Warm.
- Between 18ᵒC and 30ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
