Vanilla

Vanilla planifolia, Orchidaceae

Zones

10a–12b

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

ModerateHighHighHigh

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Giant TaroAlocasia macrorrhizos

Physical SupportShade Provision

DasheenColocasia esculenta Dasheen

Physical Support

EddoeColocasia esculenta Eddoe

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

MalangaXanthosoma sagittifolium

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Purple YamDioscorea alata

Physical SupportShade Provision

Air PotatoDioscorea bulbifera

Physical SupportShade Provision

MoonflowerIpomoea alba

Physical SupportShade Provision

ArrowrootMaranta arundinacea

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

LemongrassCymbopogon citratus

Lemongrass produces essential oils with allelopathic properties that can inhibit vanilla orchid growth and root development

GymnemaGymnema sylvestre

Gymnema's bioactive compounds can interfere with vanilla orchid's delicate root system and growth processes

Uses

Functions

FoodSpice

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Vanilla grow in?

Vanilla grows in USDA hardiness zones 10a through 12b.

What are good companion plants for Vanilla?

Good companions for Vanilla include Giant Taro, Dasheen, Eddoe, Malanga, Purple Yam.

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