Growing Vanilla (forum)

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Summer is almost over my vanilla cuttings have grown well. Survived Qlds wild weather and caterpillar attack. Looking forward to flowers next year.
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Time: 24th February 2013 4:43pm

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
How far south do you think they'd grow outdoors? I have seen them in the glasshouse in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens but was wondering how they'd go in the Mt Warning area, near Murwillumbah (Northern NSW).

Time: 27th February 2013 1:30pm

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Fruit Guy says...
I grow the vanilla both in green house and out side on goldcoast. Inside grow faster, but as long as they are in a sheltered position will be fine. Will not tolerate frost and slow down during winter. The vanilla should start growing again in October and put on 4 to 6 feet. Really nice orchid. Good luck

Time: 27th February 2013 3:20pm

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M Nash says...
I thought about it too Phil, But then I read up on how to process them LOL And that comming from someone that process coffee as you know.

Time: 1st March 2013 4:05pm

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
I think it would still be a showpiece in the garden.. even having handpollinated other species, I don't intend to go into production tho Mike. I like a challenge as you well know.

Time: 1st March 2013 5:02pm

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Coastie says...
Good afternoon, I live in the Tweed area and have vanilla orchids growing up just about every tree and almost wild in the shadehouse...even a variegated vine.They flower sometimes twice a year, they have just finished flowering.
A good vine is certainly a showpiece and it is a fscinating plant to grow.I am not into pollinating etc. I just enjoy a challenge.Can anyone tell me if there is a PM facility on this forum?
I am very happy to share.
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Time: 1st March 2013 5:43pm

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Fruit Guy says...
Hi everyone coastie is very generous and started me out on my vanilla quest. Am trying to turn vanilla into a business but will trade. Vanilla grows very well in sub tropics so good luck to all.


Time: 1st March 2013 7:27pm

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
I wonder if coastie's garden is open for viewing...



Time: 1st March 2013 8:09pm

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Coastie says...
It could be.....
actually we live up high and after that last weather display of TC oswald it is pretty shabby.
But the vanilla is still intact and could be viewed.

Time: 1st March 2013 8:25pm

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
Sounds worth a trip from Tyalgum.

Time: 1st March 2013 9:39pm

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Vanilla Red says...
Wanta Vanilla plant for Christmas.
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Time: 2nd December 2013 4:14pm

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MNash1 says...
Fair enough Phil, Your right and Im a sucker for it too.
Coastie, You have talked me into it being so close. Im sure Phil would like some cuttings as do I. There is no PM facility here so have to spell out our emails so spam bots dont pick them up.
Mine is xxxxxxxau. I can hold for Phil if he wishes?
Im at Terranora Coastie.

Time: 3rd December 2013 10:15am

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PhilTyalgum1 says...
Hey thanks Mike, keen to see how this orchid does a little further inland. Let me know how you get on.

Time: 3rd December 2013 5:26pm

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