Source: Wikimedia Commons
Source: Wikimedia Commons
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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產地
Mexico (native), now cultivated throughout tropical regions worldwide
壽命
10+ years
體型
Vine, several meters
溫度
15〜30℃
濕度
50〜70%
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Vine, needs support
20-32°C
Prefers high humidity
Source of vanilla
Intermediate. 這是一個中級難度的物種。建議有一定的飼養經驗和環境管理知識。
Vanilla的理想溫度為15〜30℃。推薦濕度為50〜70%。避免溫度驟變，保持穩定的環境。
Vanilla的平均壽命為10+ years。透過適當的護理和營養，牠們可以長壽健康地生活。
Vanilla成年後通常可達Vine, several meters。大小可能因飼養條件和個體遺傳而異。
Vanilla的食物為：−。目標是適當的餵食頻率和均衡的飲食。
Vanilla的價格因品系、大小和血統而有很大差異。請查看我們的市場價格頁面獲取最新價格資訊。
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