Plant Care Flat Leafed Vanilla

Flat Leafed Vanilla

5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Flat Leafed Vanilla has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate
Flat Leafed Vanilla has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

About Flat Leafed Vanilla

Flat Leafed Vanilla is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs lots of water to thrive. They do best in moderate sunlight 🌤 and should be less than 6 feet from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as easy to propagate and being a survivor with a whopping 122 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Flat Leafed Vanilla belongs to the Vanilla genus, and is native to Mexico and Central America.

Taxonomy

Vanilla planifolia
Vanilla
Orchidaceae
Asparagales

Also known as

Flat leaved vanila or West Indian Vanila

How to care for Flat Leafed Vanilla

💦 Water

How often to water your Flat Leafed Vanilla

Water needs for Flat Leafed Vanilla
0.5 cups
every 7

Flat Leafed Vanilla needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Flat Leafed Vanilla

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Flat Leafed Vanilla in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Flat Leafed Vanilla: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Flat Leafed Vanilla can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Flat Leafed Vanilla in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Flat Leafed Vanilla

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Flat Leafed Vanilla: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Flat Leafed Vanilla after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Flat Leafed Vanilla can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!


💦 Water Needs

Flat Leafed Vanilla is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Flat Leafed Vanilla can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Flat Leafed Vanilla grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Flat Leafed Vanilla can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Flat Leafed Vanilla

Flat Leafed Vanilla

Flat Leafed Vanilla


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Flat Leafed Vanilla has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
Flat Leafed Vanilla has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
@Megan avatar
@@Megan
leaf-1 66 Plants
xp 14,740 XP
globe Washington, DC
11/24/2021

I owned this plant for several months before it clicked that this is what vanilla beans come from! They don’t bloom until they’re fairly mature but I love it still. The leaves are nice and shiny and the roots are amazing - they kind of grab on to the potting medium and you can even see the little grabbing bits.
Not a great plant if you’re looking for something that’s going to be blooming all the time.

Anorn avatar
@Anorn
leaf-1 4 Plants
xp 117 XP
globe Prairiewood, New South Wales
09/18/2021

Very slow growing at first and has strict watering, temperature and humidity requirements but really worth it

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor

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