Thrives in bright indirect light to a few hours of direct sun. Not suited for low light or direct afternoon sun.
Watering requirements
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant benefits from extra humidity.
Is this plant pet-friendly?
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
The flowers bloom for only one day, and often for only a few hours in the morning! If it isn't pollinated during that narrow window, the flower wilts and falls off, and no vanilla bean will grow.
Plant Origin
Mexico
Common Sad Plant Signs
Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Vanilla Orchid:
Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
Wilting flowers:
Each bloom only lasts from morning to mid-day!
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