Species Orchid, Vanilla, Dillon's Vanilla

Vanilladilloniana

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vanilla (van-IL-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
| January 2008 | positive

This species has been reported as a native to florida,although,extremely rare and may not currently be found in the wild.It is also repor...Read More

M
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | November 2004 | neutral

Though I have no personal experience with this plant other than study, it certainly deserves protection and propagation. This endangered...Read More

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