Vanilla pompona (West Indian Vanilla)

Vanilla pompona (West Indian Vanilla) green leaves climbing tree trunk close up for plant sale
Vanilla pompona (West Indian Vanilla) leaves climbing along rough brown bark surface on vine stem

Botanical name: Vanilla pompona

Common name: West Indian Vanilla

Family: Orchidaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit; spice or herb
Fruit type: Vanilla
Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

Similar plants: Vanilla pompona (West Indian Vanilla)


Vanilla pompona (West Indian Vanilla) with thick green leaves climbing on a wooden support structure.
Vanilla pompona (West Indian Vanilla) climbing along a wooden trellis with thick, waxy, deep green leaves.


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/vanilla_pompona.htm