Vanilla has very long stem, it's up to 50 meter.
The vanilla stems has some segments.
Each segment is about 10-20 cm.
Each stem segment appears root.
This is the type of aerial root
The roots will firmly attached to the bark of the shading tree or other support.
Each root is located side by side to the leaf on each segment.
The main shoot will grow lengthwise, if we don't cut it.
So we have to cut the long stem to set the canopy.
We usually grow Vanilla from stem cutting.
We only need stem that is not too old, also not too young.
The cutting is about two or three segments.
Then we put the cutting on the seedling media.
The seedling media consists of mixture of sand and compost.
The seedling is ready to be transplanted after the new shoots have 4-5 segment.
It's need about 3-4 months.
We have to prepare a planting hole with compost on it, near the trunk of the shading tree.
This plant is need high humidity, but doesn't like wet land.
Next we will talk about the pollination.
Enjoy your day, and have a wonderful day with the vanilla's fragrance.
That plant could cover a tree and take over but I guess it is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI think it's OK, the shading tree always grows faster than the vanilla vine.
DeleteWhat a massive plant that is!!! And how interesting is its growth habit! Simply fascinating friend! Happy gardening! Nicole xo
ReplyDeleteThank you. This is an exotic plant, with so many specialty. Have a nice week.
DeleteAmazing post on Vanilla...I had no idea vanilla grows that way. My late garden is growing...the bunnies haven't brother it much lately. I will tied a fishing line around the garden tomorrow to keep deer away. I am hoping for a good harvest soon. Have a good day my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Teresa. Your garden must be so wonderful. Hope you gain a great harvest for your winter time. Have a wonderful week.
Deleterasanya permah melihat pohon ini, tapi lupa di mana. di manakah bisa mendapatlan bibitnya?
ReplyDeleteKalo tidak salah dulu daerah sekitaran Wonogiri dan Kulon Progo sempat jadi daerah pengembangan panili. Wah biasanya order di petani, saya lagi mau bikin bibit panili habis lebaran ini. Mungkin sebelum akhir tahun sudah siap tanam. Kalo bisa mampir main kesini aja, entar tak kasih free.
Deletesaia asli kulon progo Bu... terdampar di dekat wonogiri. Waw boleh juga kapan2 main Banjarnegara. Bolehkah saya diberi kontak privat yg bisa dihubungi, rasanya pasti senang kalau bisa bertukar kabar,
DeleteOhya nanti tak kirim via email
DeleteI've been reading your posts on vanilla with my mom and we botth find it very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThank you Magali. I'm glad you enjoy this series. Don't miss the next part!
DeleteThis is very interesting, thanks for sharing these photos and descriptions.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Thanks for following.
Delete