FAR from blooming but... - Orchid Board

cb977 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-02-2006, 08:05 PM

what a difference a few weeks makes!
This is my vanilla vine:
The first pic was taken June 19, the second one was taken today

justatypn · #2 (**permalink**) 08-02-2006, 09:44 PM

wtg cb, it looks so happy and wants to show you it's appreciation...lol..

ScottMcC · #3 (**permalink**) 08-02-2006, 10:16 PM

I may be mistaken...but it looks a little like vanilla...

am I right?

good job btw

Wogga · #4 (**permalink**) 08-03-2006, 02:02 AM

yeah i was thinking the same thing, vanilla planifolia? great job, sue! what have you been doing to promote such growth?

cb977 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-03-2006, 11:01 AM

One big DUH for me! I forgot to put the name of it!!!
You are all right, it is a vanilla vine...sorry about that

I have it planted in African Violet mix, and had a regular stick in it at first but nothing was happening. I attached 4 ft of tree fern totem and a few days later...voila! I mist it heavily a few times a day to keep the aerial roots happy and when I water it, I water right down through the totem. Seems to be working. I'll have to be patient though, I understand vanilla needs to grow up AND down for a total of 15 ft before it even thinks about blooming!

Tindomul · #6 (**permalink**) 08-03-2006, 12:20 PM

Wrap it around your house Sue!!!
I bet that would look good. I hope you get some vanilla soon.

Tikva · #7 (**permalink**) 08-04-2006, 07:02 AM

You know, that makes me think.....
I grew some vines from seed - not vanilla, but morning glory and nastrium and....
They popped out of their seeds and dirt quickly and then for months and months did NOTHING....
I put stakes in there for them to climb and then they shot up. I wonder if somehow for some strange reason it makes a difference..... lol
Yah for Sue!! Very pretty!

cb977 · #8 (**permalink**) 08-15-2006, 10:46 AM

Taken today 8/15/06: