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Vanillaimperialis

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Vanilla imperialis by UlfEliasson
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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Vanilla (van-IL-a)
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Species
imperialis (im-peer-ee-AL-is)
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Synonym
Vanilla lujae
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Pale Green
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boca Raton, Florida

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