vanilla

When it comes to watering your Vanilla plant, you should allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out before watering them. Water your Vanilla plant sparingly but thoroughly, adding enough water to moisten the entire root ball about once every 7 to 10 days during the growing season. In the winter, reduce watering to every 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the root condition. Do not overwater the plant.

Vanilla planifolia (vanilla) is a tropical species of orchid that needs about 8-10 hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day for optimum growth and production of fruits. Avoid direct sunlight as it may cause the leaves to burn. The best time for the plant to receive direct sunlight is in the early morning and late afternoon when the sun is not too hot. Place the plant in a spot with indirect sunlight for the rest of the day as vanilla does not do well in direct bright sunlight.

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) should be pruned when it reaches about 4 to 5 feet in height. Pruning should be done in the early spring when new growth emerges at the base of the plant. Prune the stem back to just above a leaf or a node; do not cut all the way back to the trunk. Remove any dead or discolored leaves and stems, and any rogue or weak stems. A light pruning once a year is adequate; however, you can lightly trim the plant throughout the growing season to control the shape.