Vanilla plant

Vanilla Orchid Vanilla spp. Photo by Diego Bogarin Well-known and very popular for its sweet aroma and flavoring, the Vanilla Orchid is the source of our commercial vanilla extract and perfumes used very commonly in our daily lives. The genus Vanilla consists of 110 species of orchids found throughout tropical regions globally. Two species, V.

This is a continuation of my Spice Series. Welcome to my information on Vanilla! Vanilla is the world's most expensive crop after saffron and cardamom. This is because there is no alternative to hand pollination

Photo about Vanilla flower 2 beans isolated on white background as package design element. Image of plant, vanilla, spice - 91724577

Apart from smelling great, Vanilla has multiple benefits for both the skin and hair! Used in our Vanilla Bath and Body Care set, Honey and Lemon Shampoo, Honey and Lemon Leave in Spray Conditioner, and Breath of Fresh Hair Kids Co-Wash and Conditioner, Vanilla has been used for decades in both skincare and haircare, wi

As you ready your pantry for holiday baking, you’ve got a choice to make — splurge on fragrant, yet pricey pure vanilla extract, or stick with less expensive imitation vanilla extract. Is there really a difference between the two? And is pure vanilla really worth its higher price tag?

Watercolor illustrations for the relaunch issue of Sabor Journal, a culinary magazine. Issue 01 published November 2015Title page spread depicting Vanilla planifolia vine and flower. Full page Plate of Vanilla planifolia flowers and fruit life cycle.S…

Vanilla orchid care is very specific and each requirement must be met exactly in order for the vine to produce fruit. Learn how to grow vanilla orchid in the home interior. This article will help with that.

At 5 years my Vanilla Orchid finally began to flower! Vanilla is a vining orchid that's native to central Mexico and grows well in the sub-tropics. It's farmed commercially on Maui and the Big Island. Vanilla requires diffused light or shade as direct sun can scald the leaves. The vines will search for something fibrous to climb on - a tree trunk, fence or the side of a building. and will readily adhere to wood or concrete. If a vine grows too high up a tree it's easy to loosen and…

This article deals with a crisis that hit the vanilla industry in 2015 and drove up prices. But even without a crisis, vanilla is expensive. To find out why, read here. To learn about the current crisis and why vanilla is almost unaffordable for some, read on.