Vanilla Bean Orchid | Vanilla planifolia | Tropical Climbing Vine for Gourmet Vanilla Beans Everglades Farm

Vanilla Bean Orchid | Vanilla planifolia | Tropical Climbing Vine for Gourmet Vanilla Beans

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  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
  • Money-back coverage and secure packaging
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Size: (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

12 in stock

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Florida-grown tropical fruit trees
50+ years combined growing experience
Grafted varieties for earlier fruit
Homestead, FL nursery
What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Moderate to fast
  • Light: Bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight; avoid direct midday sun
  • Mature height: Up to 10-30 feet with support
  • Mature width: Variable (spreads with support)
  • Lifespan: Decades
Full product details

The Vanilla Bean Orchid, scientifically known as Vanilla planifolia, is a tropical climbing vine renowned for producing the world's most prized vanilla beans. Native to Mexico and Central America, this exotic orchid thrives in warm, humid climates and requires bright, indirect light. With proper care, it can grow up to 10-30 feet and live for decades, making it a rewarding addition to any garden or indoor space. The fragrant, creamy-white to pale yellow flowers are a delight, but the true treasure lies in the vanilla pods that develop after hand-pollination. These pods, once cured, release a rich, warm, and sweet aroma perfect for baking and culinary delights.

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Key Features

Produces gourmet vanilla beans; fast-growing epiphyte; exotic ornamental display

Special considerations

Needs hand-pollination for vanilla bean production; flowers last only a day

Growing and Care Instructions

Requires a trellis or host tree for climbing; high humidity needed

  • Fertilizing

    Balanced orchid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during active growth

  • Watering

    Consistently moist but not waterlogged; high humidity required

  • Light Requirements

    Bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight; avoid direct midday sun

Type Climbing vine (not a tree)
Lifespan Decades
Growth Moderate to fast
Max Height Up to 10-30 feet with support
Max Width Variable (spreads with support)
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 map showing suitable planting regions

10-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors
(Not applicable (thrives in warm climates))

★★★★★
11/07/2025
Mark R. Verified

Healthy, full, and worth recommending

I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

Thank you so much!

Mark R.