How to care for a Vanilla Orchid

How To Care for a Vanilla Orchid

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Sunlight requirements

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!