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The vanilla-producing vine orchid, the only commercially important orchid, also enjoyed for its flowers.
Vanilla is a genus of flowering vines in the orchid family, whose seed pods are the source of vanilla flavoring—one of the world's most widely used food flavorings. Vanilla planifolia, native to Mexico, is the primary commercial species. The vines grow 10–15 m, attaching to trees or supports by adventitious roots. The yellow-green flowers last only a single day and must be hand-pollinated in commercial cultivation; pods take three to five years to develop from planting. Cultivation requires tropical conditions (20–30°C), high humidity, and bright indirect light. Large pots or greenhouse culture with supporting structures are needed. Madagascar, Indonesia, and Tahiti are the principal production regions today.
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Origen
Mexico (native), now cultivated throughout tropical regions worldwide
Esperanza de vida
10+ years
Tamaño
Vine, several meters
Temperatura
15〜30℃
Humedad
50〜70%
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Vine, needs support
20-32°C
Prefers high humidity
Source of vanilla
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Vanilla es 15〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 50〜70%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Vanilla es 10+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Vanilla típicamente alcanza Vine, several meters como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Vanilla se alimenta de: −. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Vanilla varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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