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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Free Vanilla phaeantha
« on: May 25, 2025, 03:08:01 PM »
Quote from: murahilin on May 25, 2025, 01:15:33 PM
Wikipedia says the fruit are 4 inches long. Have you gotten your vine to fruit?

If so, are the fruit able to be used like the “regular” vanilla fruit?

Hi, I have not gotten my plant to fruit yet. However, I did get to see flowers and the fruits from the original plant when I got the cutting. The fruits were indeed about 4 inches long and reasonably fat. When I talked to the grower, he said that they do not split on the vine like some other species. 

Taste is something I am very interested in, I don't know for sure. It is very possible that they are edible despite what some sources say. This is why I think so:
- v. phaeantha and v. bahiana are synonymous according to Kew. The flowers and leaves look exactly the same. I have compared pictures of the flowers online and the leaves in person and I can not tell a difference. V. bahiana produces fragrant beans that are sold online (and they go for high prices). So I think that it is possible that v. phaeantha does too.
- v. phaeantha are commonly confused when people sell cuttings. I have seen quite a few cases of people showing off their "planifolia" flowers when they are really v. phaeantha. After seeing this, I have asked a few people if they cured any of the beans and they have said that they have and they made decent vanilla beans so I think that proves that they are edible. However, I don't know how good they really were.

Since the flowers look the same, perhaps V. phaeantha and V. bahiana got mixed up in collections, and that is why it seems people are getting edible beans from V. phaeantha.

I am still looking into this topic and hope I can find a good answer! Hopefully this plant will flower next year and I will report back!

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Free Vanilla phaeantha
« on: May 25, 2025, 02:39:06 PM »
I send both of you a message  ::) ;D

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Free Vanilla phaeantha
« on: May 25, 2025, 11:02:21 AM »
Hi everyone, I was going through my vanilla orchids and accidentally broke off this piece; it is a nice cutting and will be easy to grow so I would like to give it away to someone here. The first person to comment "Sold" and send me a DM with details gets it.  :D


Vanilla phaeantha is native to Florida, Trinidad, and Cuba. It is extremely hardy and has beautiful large flowers. You can put it at the base of a tree or grow it on a trellis.



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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Deep Citrus Pots
« on: November 04, 2024, 08:53:33 PM »
Thanks!

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Deep Citrus Pots
« on: October 22, 2024, 02:12:00 PM »
Hi, the first one you linked looks exactly what I am after! Unfortunately, the shipping costs almost as much as the pots to my location (even for just a few pots) :(
I wish they had a distributor near me.

Both of you guys have recommended the deep cell pots, so I think I am going to go for those.

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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Deep Citrus Pots
« on: October 17, 2024, 02:01:14 PM »
Thank you for the suggestion. I may have to try them.


Shipping is not bad either.

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Citrus General Discussion / Deep Citrus Pots
« on: October 15, 2024, 11:26:03 PM »
Hello everyone, I hope this is an ok place to post this.

Does anyone know of a place that I could get deep, round pots for starting seedlings? I have only been able to find square ones but I would like a couple of round ones for an upcoming project. 


This is the link to the original website that I found the pots on but I don't think I can buy small quantities whahttps://gardencityplastics.com/3-7l-citrus-pot-165mm-p165c

Here is a photo



Thanks!

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Selling: Theobroma Cacao Seedlings - Pentagona, Criollo, Nacional, & Trinitario
« on: July 25, 2024, 08:44:04 PM »
I do not think they would do well in those conditions. The trinitario might survive once mature, but I doubt it.

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Selling: *Sale* Cacao Seedlings - Pentagona, Criollo, Nacional, & Trinitario
« on: July 25, 2024, 03:19:39 PM »
Prices dropped. I need to clear out some space!

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Selling: Theobroma Cacao Seedlings - Pentagona, Criollo, Nacional, & Trinitario
« on: July 15, 2024, 09:47:11 PM »
Nacional seedlings are sold out!

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Selling: Theobroma Cacao Seedlings - Pentagona, Criollo, Nacional, & Trinitario
« on: July 07, 2024, 08:05:27 PM »
Hi kru1,
I have only seen Forestaro and Trinitario fruiting in Florida. That is part of the reason that I am growing the other varieties because I would like to see how well they produce. From my research, I suspect all the varieties will do well in South Florida. The Criollo (Soconusco and Pentagona) are less resistant to disease and other environmental factors. They also yield less according to the limited information I have found. That is why Criollo cacao makes up only 5% of the cacao produced.

Does that answer your question?

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Selling: Theobroma Cacao Seedlings - Pentagona, Criollo, Nacional, & Trinitario
« on: July 07, 2024, 02:01:23 PM »
I hope they grow well for you  ;D

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Selling: Theobroma Cacao Seedlings - Pentagona, Criollo, Nacional, & Trinitario
« on: June 28, 2024, 09:28:55 PM »
Quote from: Epiphyte on June 26, 2024, 02:25:09 AM
i somehow overlooked this thread the 1st time around.  welcome to the forum.  still looking for a Vanilla chamissonis?

Hi Epiphyte, sorry for the slow reply, and thanks for the welcome!

Yes, I am still interested in Vanilla Chamissonis. Can you send me a DM? If you would like to trade, I would be interested!

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Selling: Theobroma Cacao Seedlings - Pentagona, Criollo, Nacional, & Trinitario
« on: June 28, 2024, 09:25:45 PM »
Quote from: victory66 on June 25, 2024, 06:49:09 PM
Despite the damn mail that could not deliver to my home due to the catastrophic flooding in the middle of June, the Nacional and Trinitorio cacao trees arrived in perfect condition today! Props for repackaging and resending Hunter! Bravo

I am glad they made it to you safely! Enjoy :)

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Selling: Theobroma Cacao Seedlings - Pentagona, Criollo, Nacional, & Trinitario
« on: June 09, 2024, 05:42:13 PM »
Ok, I look forward to hearing from you ;)

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Selling: Theobroma Cacao Seedlings - Pentagona, Criollo, Nacional, & Trinitario
« on: June 09, 2024, 11:46:07 AM »
Hay everyone, I am selling some extra cacao seedlings that I have. Glad to be on this forum!

These plants will do great in smaller spaces if you keep them in pots or, if you have more space, in the ground. Keep the plants in partial shade and protected from high winds.

The plants are currently in 3in pots and are about 8-12 inches in height, not including the pot.

Lower prices, I need to clear out some space!

I currently have these types available:
- Colorado: $38 30- produces large pods that contain many large seeds. The seeds are coated in a thin layer of mucilage.  Seedlings seem to be vigorous!


- Pentagona: $38 30 - this is a rare variety of cacao from Venezuela. The pods have ridges that protrude out and form a pentagon like shape. The pods are small and contain many small seeds. The flesh on the seeds has a great flavor that is tart and fruity. Seems to be a slower grower... Photo from the internet.


- Criollo "Soconusco": $32 23 - this cacao is said to have been one of the first types of cacao consumed. The pods are medium sized and contain many medium sized seeds. The seeds are covered in a thin layer of mucilage and range in color from white to a dark purple.
I have lowered the price significantly on these because the seedlings I have left are small and less vigorous.


 
- Sold Out Nacional: $30 - Another old variety of cacao, said to make wonderful chocolate because of its complex flavor. The pods are medium length and plump. They contain many medium sized seeds that are light pink in color. 


- Trinitario: $22 18- A hybrid of criollo and forestaro, this cacao is said to combine the good flavor of criollo with the disease resistance of forestaro. The pods are extremely large and plump, and they contain many flattened seeds that are also big.


You will receive a seedling like this one:



I can send the plants USPS, the price will depend on how many you order and where you are located. The plants I have shipped so far seem to do well in the mail. I will do my best to keep this post updated if anything sells out
If you would like something, please reply below and I will message you - I think that will be the easiest.

P.s: if you have any rare Vanilla orchids and would like to trade for one of these plants, let me know; I may be interested! same goes for other plants, I would be open to trade. I am also looking for ceylon cinnamon  ;D

- Hunter

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