Vanilla cardinalis (Vanilla atropogon)

Vanilla cardinalis (Vanilla atropogon)  1 plant root cutting 

🌸 Plant Description

    Growth habit: Epiphytic or terrestrial vine.

    Leaves: Thick, fleshy, and green.

    Flowers: Bright scarlet to red, which is unusual among Vanilla species (most have greenish or pale-colored flowers).

    Pollination: Likely by hummingbirds or specific insects, but exact data is limited due to rarity.

🔍 Interesting Facts

    Its bright red flowers distinguish it from most other Vanilla species.

    Rare in cultivation and mostly of botanical interest, rather than commercial vanilla production.

    Being studied for conservation and potential hybridization.

🌱 Cultivation Notes

    Needs a warm, humid environment with filtered light.

    Requires support to climb (like a tree trunk or stake).

    Grows best in well-draining orchid mix with high organic content.