Vanilla Plant natural materials As the leaves age they

As the leaves age they become variegated

Strong bubblegum flavour

rabbiteye variety that produces large clusters of medium sized fruit that are aromatic

The fan shape of the bluish-purple flowers earned the plant its common name

Grow outdoors in part shade to full sun

Vanilla Plant natural materials As the leaves age theyVanilla planifolia is an orchid in the Vanilla genus. Native to South Amrica and Mesoamerica, the pods are born on stalks that bear white cream colored flowers and require hand pollination for fruit set. Vanilla is capable of flowering once the stem diameter exceeds 6mm, the pods themselves following curing develop their distinctive sweet aroma and taste. Vanilla is used extensively to flavor desserts ice cream, in baking as well as in perfumes.