Vanilla chamissonis

Also known as: Chamisso's Vanilla or Vanilla chamissonis var. brevifolia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Argentina

General Information

Chamisso's Vanilla is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Argentina. It is named after the French Hugenot Poet in in the 19th century.

Altitude

1 - 350 m

2500

Flower Size

10 - 10 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer

Climate

Grows at low elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.