![]() Vanilla orchids produce a vine-like inflorescence upon which a cluster of buds form, and the flowers bloom progressively, with each flower lasting for only one day. Their flowers are combinations of yellow, white, and green, depending on the variety. All species flower in the same color family, with little variation. The vanilla orchid’s flowers are very beautiful, but in a manner that is demure compared to some genera of orchids. Flower Formation Vanilla orchid flowers consist of 5 petals and sepals, similar in size, shape, color. They are also more prone to creating keikis, or baby orchid plants. Monopodial orchids send out flowers or flower spikes from their rhizome, in between sets of leaves. Those pseudobulbs in turn, produce flowers. Monopodial orchids tend to produce a lot of aerial roots when compared to their sympodial cousins, which grow horizontally and produce individual pseudobulbs. They grow constantly upwards on a central rhizome which runs vertically and attaches itself to a tree or other structure. Monopodial Monopodial vanilla orchids grow vertically and produce many aerial roots. Without these factors, you will run the risk of root rot. This means that their roots like a lot of air circulation, and they need excellent drainage. They are essentially air plants, taking in the water and nutrients from the air around their exposed roots. Epiphytic This orchid species absorbs nutrients from the air, so they need good air circulation and excellent drainage.Įpiphytic orchids are orchids that grow in and on trees. This vining plant is beautiful year-round with its fleshy stems and waxy green leaves, which can be solid or variegated. Other rarer species can grow to hundreds of feet in length. Vanilla Orchids are evergreen, they do not lose their leaves seasonally, and the most common houseplant variety can grow as tall as 50’-75’ over time. Evergreen Vanilla evergreen orchids are beautiful climbing plants with waxy green leaves all year round. ![]() Understanding their growth habits and characteristics will help to give us a handle on the needs of these illustrious orchids. Vanilla orchids have a reputation for being difficult to grow as houseplants. Classification Vanilla orchids can be difficult to maintain, especially indoors.
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