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Thread: Best Potting media for Vanilla Orchid ?

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  1. July 28th, 2010, 03:44 AM #1
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    Question Best Potting media for Vanilla Orchid ?

    What is the most suitable potting media for the vanilla orchid and light/sunshine requirements to enhance outdoor flowering? Thank you!

    Michael
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    Michael, our vanilla vine grows in the ground in the gravel of the greenhouse. It gets bright, filtered light and seems to do very well.

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    Mine vanila loves s/h.
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