Vanilla वनीला

🌱 About the plant

A climbing orchid that must be hand-pollinated flower by flower, at dawn.

Growing it

Every flower is open for one morning only — pollinate by hand.

What it is for

Vanilla pods; a demanding but rewarding shade-house crop.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Filtered shade

Water

High humidity, never soggy

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

Climbs 3–8 m

First harvest

Pods from year three

Every flower is open for one morning only — pollinate by hand.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Vanilla pods; a demanding but rewarding shade-house crop.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India