Vanilla dilloniana

Also known as: Dillon's Vanilla in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cuba Dominican Republic Haiti

General Information

Dillon's Vanilla is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cuba, Dominican Republic and Haiti. It is named after the American Orchid Enthusiast and American Orchid Society Past President in the 1900's.

Altitude

150 - 750 m

2500

Flower Size

6 - 6 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

23 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring

Fragrant:

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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.