Question: will vanilla orchids grow in florida?
Answer: The Vanilla Orchid These vanilla orchids grow as vines in south Florida, USDA Hardiness zones 10a to 11a. ... Botanically, vanilla is considered "semi-epiphytic." This means gardeners can plant it in the ground or grow it as an epiphyte, an air plant. The vine is perennial and can reach a length of over 200 feet.