Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla Vine)
Rated 5/5 based on 1 reviews.The vanilla vine is actually a climbing orchid which produces the valuable vanilla pods. Quite large green/yellow flowers are produced which must be hand pollinated in order for them to produce the vanilla pods.
Flowers will only last one day, and if left un-pollinated, will fall off. The plants are self-fertile, and pollination requires the transfer of the pollen from the anther to the stigma, which involves using a small splinter of wood or a grass stem to carefully lift the rostellum (i.e. flap) out of the way and press the overhanging anther against the stigma. You need to do this soon after the flower opens. Remember that the flower only lasts one day....never to open again - so you need to be observant.
The vine should be able to produce vanilla pods after 2 or 3 years of good growth.
(VANPLA)
| SKU | VANPLA |
Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla Vine) - 125mm pot
| SKU | VANPLA125 |
| Barcode | 101740038957 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.7500kg |
Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla Vine) - 180mm pot
| SKU | VANPLA180 |
| Barcode | 101740038958 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.5000kg |
Wonderful all-around
By: Suzana on 13 April 2022I ordered 2 x 12.5cm pots as part of a larger order. All were couriered down to Melb. without any hassles. The plants are healthy & vigorous & of a great size. Can't find anything comparable down here, especially for such a great price!
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