Flat-leaved Vanilla
NameFlat-leaved Vanilla
Species NameVanilla planifolia
Common NameFlat-leaved Vanilla
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container TypeNot applicable - wild plant
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresvining stem, aerial roots
Foliage TypeBroadleaf evergreen
Height (cm)80
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable - wild plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive pale green to yellow-white orchid flowers; climbing vine with aerial roots; source of vanilla beans.
Description
This specimen is a flowering Flat-leaved Vanilla vine, characterized by its broad, flat leaves and distinctive pale green to yellow-white orchid flowers. It is shown growing in its natural vining habit, not as a cultivated bonsai, hence the bonsai-specific attributes are interpreted for a wild vine.
