Growth Difficulty –Easy (given the proper sunlight)
Growth Period – All year
About
Can grow up to 100 feet long
3-5 inch blooms
Leafless plant
Large Sized
Fun Facts
Will produce edible vanilla bean
One of Four vanilla species in Florida
Photosynthesis
Right Plant, Right Host, Right Conditions
At The Kampong, there are standards on how to properly care for and grow your orchids in South Florida. This Step-by-Step guide will teach you how to ensure your orchid is happy and healthy within your home.
Right Plant
Growing Season meets Owner Expectations
Must Haves: Velcro Tape, Green tie Tape
Growing Tips – Attach at 12″ intervals starting at base of stem and secure top end at planning time
Right Host
Prefers rough bark trees such as: Oak, Mango, Mahogany, & Avocado
Less optimal with smooth bark or surface areas such as: Ficus & Gumbo Limbo
Recommended 18-24 inch cutting, with basal end covered in soil or mulch
Right Conditions
Prefers strong sunlight, up to all-day in the sun
Less optimal with deep shade & dry mount surface
Daily watering of entire vine when in active growth
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