Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Vanilla

Species:

Vanilla poitaei

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical forest understories