Vanilla planifolia 'Variegata' (Variegated Vanilla)

Variegated Vanilla Orchid – Vanilla planifolia

Description:
This rare variegated vanilla orchid is prized for its beautiful cream and green variegated foliage, making it both a productive spice plant and an ornamental feature in the garden or home.

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) is a climbing orchid vine that can be grown indoors in cooler climates or outdoors in warm, humid regions. In southern areas it makes a stunning indoor vine, while in tropical and subtropical climates it can be grown outdoors as a small climbing vine in sheltered positions.

Vanilla plants grow vigorously during the warm summer months, while growth slows or pauses during winter until temperatures warm again in spring. Like all vanilla orchids, the flowers must be hand-pollinated to produce vanilla pods.

Plant Characteristics

• Botanical name: Vanilla planifolia

• Rare variegated foliage (cream and green leaves)

• Climbing orchid vine

• Suitable for indoor growing or warm-climate gardens

• Vigorous growth in summer

• Growth slows during cooler months

• Flowers require hand pollination to produce pods

Taste:
Fresh vanilla pods have a rich, sweet flavour far more complex than store-bought vanilla. They are perfect for ice cream, sauces, cakes, and desserts.

We also love infusing fresh vanilla pods in honey, creating a delicious butterscotch-flavoured vanilla honey.

Care:

• Grow in semi-shade, shade, or bright filtered light

• Pot in a mix of ½ orchid mix and ½ premium potting mix

• Provide a support such as a coir or moss post for climbing

• Keep warm and humid for best growth

Plant Sizes:
Available as:

• Fresh cuttings

Shipping:
All items are posted Monday via Australia Post Express Post. If Monday is a public holiday, orders will be sent Tuesday or the following Monday depending on the destination. We aim to deliver healthy and happy plants.

All cuttings are similar to the photo and cut fresh on the day of posting.