Species Orchid, Leafless Vanilla

Vanillaclaviculata

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vanilla (van-IL-a)
Species
claviculata (klav-ik-yoo-LAY-ta)
Synonym
Epidendrum claviculatum
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
Lavender
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
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neutral
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negative
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| January 2008 | neutral

There are two color forms of Vanilla claviculata, a white-lipped form, and a form with a purple border to the lip (shown). Although the ...Read More

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