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Vanilla planifolia

Identification and history

Archive recordHDS-022-090326
Accepted nameVanilla planifolia Andrews (Don. Rogeri)
Common nameVanilla orchid
ParentageSpecies, no hybrid parentage
Vendor/sourceFairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
Acquired9/03/2026
StatusVegetative growth
ID confidenceHigh (99%)
Purchase priceUS $39.90

Cultivation

LightWest-facing terrace. Receives filtered afternoon sunlight.
TemperatureOutdoor Miami, FL conditions.
WateringApproximately every 5 days after visual analysis
Humidity / airflowOutdoor natural flow. Aided by ceiling fan
Medium / potMedium: Original medium-grade bark-based orchid mix; not yet repotted.
FertilizerNone yet

Growth and bloom journal

DateObservation
2026-08-05Unexpectedly large item received from Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden. In almost perfect state reaching over one foot tall.

Photographic record

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