{"product_id":"vietnamese-vanilla-bean-orchid-4-pot","title":"Vietnamese Vanilla Bean Orchid 4\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnamese Vanilla Bean Orchid — 4\" Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanilla planifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orchidaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical evergreen climbing orchid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a touch of the tropics to your collection with this climbing vanilla orchid. Thick, glossy green leaves and aerial roots give this unusual vine year-round appeal. Train it onto a moss pole or trellis in a warm, bright room or greenhouse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the species grown for culinary vanilla beans. Mature vines may produce yellow-green orchid flowers under suitable conditions, followed by vanilla pods after successful pollination. Flowering and bean production require patience and are not guaranteed indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect light or filtered shade. Protect from harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the growing medium lightly moist, allowing the surface to begin drying between waterings. Water thoroughly and drain completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An airy, moisture-retentive mix containing orchid bark, sphagnum moss or coco coir, and perlite. Use a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers 70–90°F. Keep warm and protect from cold drafts and frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High humidity with gentle air circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during active growth, following label directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a moss pole, trellis, or other climbing support as the vine grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA Zones 10–11 in warm, frost-free locations. 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