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how to root Vanilla planifolia
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Although I've never grown or propagated Vanilla planifolia, I found this information:
"CULTIVATION PROPAGATION
Commercial vanilla is always propagated by stem cuttings. In vegetative propagation, the cuttings should be taken from healthy vigorous plants and may be cut from any part of the vine. The length of the cutting is usually determined by the amount of planting material available. Short cuttings, 20 cm in length, will take 3 to 4 years to flower and fruit. Cuttings, 90-100 cm in length, are usually preferable. In some regions, cuttings 2-3.5 m in length may be used. When available, with their free ends hanging over supports; these will flower and fruit in 1 to 2 years. It is usual to remove two to three leaves from the base, which is inserted into the humic layer and mulch. With short cuttings, at least two nodes should be left above ground. The portions above ground should be tied to the support until the aerial roots have obtained a firm grasp. Cuttings are usually planted in situ, but they can be started in nursery beds when necessary. Because of their succulent nature, cuttings can be stored or transported for periods of up to two weeks if required. "
from this site http://www.orchidsasia.com/vanillaplants.htm
"CULTIVATION PROPAGATION
Commercial vanilla is always propagated by stem cuttings. In vegetative propagation, the cuttings should be taken from healthy vigorous plants and may be cut from any part of the vine. The length of the cutting is usually determined by the amount of planting material available. Short cuttings, 20 cm in length, will take 3 to 4 years to flower and fruit. Cuttings, 90-100 cm in length, are usually preferable. In some regions, cuttings 2-3.5 m in length may be used. When available, with their free ends hanging over supports; these will flower and fruit in 1 to 2 years. It is usual to remove two to three leaves from the base, which is inserted into the humic layer and mulch. With short cuttings, at least two nodes should be left above ground. The portions above ground should be tied to the support until the aerial roots have obtained a firm grasp. Cuttings are usually planted in situ, but they can be started in nursery beds when necessary. Because of their succulent nature, cuttings can be stored or transported for periods of up to two weeks if required. "
from this site http://www.orchidsasia.com/vanillaplants.htm
I rooted some in fir bark, perlite, charcoal, and a touch of peat right around the cut. I later switched to the same mix minus peat when it had roots.
Jm,
If what you're talking about looked like a root (long, white) and came out of the side of the stem, that's an aerial root. Vanilla is an epiphyte after all
Jm,
If what you're talking about looked like a root (long, white) and came out of the side of the stem, that's an aerial root. Vanilla is an epiphyte after all
