Vanilla Plant natural materials They grow equally well in

They grow equally well in gardens or in containers on highly exposed apartment balconies

with some protection from harsh summer heat

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

Lepidozamia peroffskyana is one of the tallest cycads

As the leaves age they become variegated

Vanilla Plant natural materials They grow equally well inVanilla 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.