Vanilla dilloniana (Leafless Vanilla Orchid) - Image 16
Botanical name: Vanilla dilloniana
Common names: Leafless Vanilla Orchid, Dillons Vanilla
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: North America
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Hardiness: 30°F
The mother plant in 2024
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Very rare, collectible species! This plant propagated at TopTropicals nursery from Robert Riefer's unique specimen, the biggest potted specimen in the World grown in 100 gal pot, originated in 1927, awarded in 2011 with CHM certificate of Horticultural Merit by American Orchid Society. Leafless Vanilla Orchid is amazing exotic vanilla that forms a multi-branched, leafless vine reaching lengths up to 15 ft. The light green flowers are similar to Vanilla barbellata but the petals and sepals are longer and the fluted lip is a deep reddish-purple with a yellow crest. Vanilla dilloniana is distributed throughout the West Indies and had been reported on the banks of the Miami River in South Florida.
Vanilla dilloniana is a very rare species and considered vulnerable, endangered across its range. Pieces of plants from the original colony have been shared and may be found in local collections.
See the Video of the original specimen.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Orchidasm - Rapid Growth Booster
Vanilla dilloniana is a very rare species and considered vulnerable, endangered across its range. Pieces of plants from the original colony have been shared and may be found in local collections.
See the Video of the original specimen.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Orchidasm - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$49.95