Vanilla phaeantha

Also known as: The Black or Vanilla planifolia var. macrantha Vanilla phaenantha in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bahamas Cuba Dominican Republic

General Information

The Black is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bahamas, Cuba and Dominican Republic.

Altitude
700 - 700 m
0
2500
Flower Size
18 - 18 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 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 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.

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