Vanilla Orchid (Vanilla Planifolia Alba) - Arriving soon

"Vanilla Planifolia Alba" isn't a recognized or standard name for a specific vanilla variety. It's likely a misnomer or a misunderstanding arising from the term "variegata" often associated with vanilla orchids.

Here's what's probably going on:

• Vanilla planifolia: This is the primary species of vanilla orchid used for commercial vanilla production. It's known for its high-quality vanilla beans.
• Variegated Vanilla: There are variegated forms of Vanilla planifolia, where the leaves have white or yellow stripes or margins. These are often called Vanilla planifolia variegata or Vanilla planifolia 'Albo-Variegata'. "Albo" refers to white in Latin.
• "Alba" Misunderstanding: The term "Alba," also meaning white in Latin, might have been mistakenly used to refer to these variegated forms. However, the correct term is "variegata" or "Albo-Variegata" to specifically denote the white or yellow variegation on the leaves.

Key takeaway: There's no distinct vanilla variety officially called "Vanilla Planifolia Alba." If you encounter this term, it most likely refers to the variegated form of Vanilla planifolia, which is correctly called Vanilla planifolia variegata or Vanilla planifolia 'Albo-Variegata'.