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Vanilla Lily Plant plant Melbourne Bushfood

Size & Care

Medium Water

Full Sun / Part Shade

1m (h) x 0.5m (w)

Size: 1m (h) x 0.5m (w)

Description - A small growing grassy tuber.

Cultivation - Vanilla Lily has been a prized native food for the potato-like tuber. For best results, plant in a high-quality soil and fertilize with a high-quality native potting mix. Be careful not to underwater as this may cause the plant to go dormant, and on the contrary, overwatering may cause fungal infections.

For best results, plant in a full sun position, and water less in cooler months. It tolerates temperate conditions.

Uses - The edible tubers can be used like potatoes with their delicious flavour. Roasted, mash or boil, just make sure to clean the tubers correctly before cooking. It may take up to 2 years before being able to harvest.

Shipping & Returns

DUE TO QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS, WE'RE UNABLE TO SEND PLANTS TO WA, SA, TAS, AND NT (and overseas)

24hr Refund Policy - In rare cases, some plants arrive unwell/damaged/dead. Our 24 hour refund policy means that if one of your plants arrives in the mail and something's not right, we'll be able to offer a refund or replacement if a photo is sent to us within 24 hours of its arrival.

We cannot accept requests for refunds or replacements after this.

If you have an issue, please contact us at hello@melbournebushfood.com.au and we'll get back to you within 1 business day.

Shipping

STATE / COUNTRY

VICTORIA

NEW SOUTH WALES

QUEENSLAND

A.C.T

TAS // S.A // W.A // N.T

REST OF THE WORLD

DAYS

2-5 DAYS

UNAVAILABLE

*TRACKING: All items are sent via tracked, registered post (AusPost for Australia or another courier for overseas)

**RETURNS: Returns available with 24 hours of delivery

***Days = Business Days

FAQs

Can this grow in pots?

Yes! They're great pot plants and are well suited to growing on balconies (we have two on our balcony!)

Where is this plant indigenous to?

Across wetter regions of Southern Australia.

What soil should I use?

All soil types suit this plant, however we recommend a high quality native potting mix.

What fertilizer should I use?

Use a high quality native fertilizer for best results.

Can you ship it to me?

We ship everywhere in Australia except WA, TAS, SA and the NT. For other countries, please check local quarantine laws for more information.

I'm buying for a school, how do I order?

That's amazing! Feel free to order directly from our website, otherwise if you need anymore help get in touch over email hello@melbournebushfood.com.au

Do you wholesale the plants?

Unfortunately we don't wholesale plants due to a limit in supply.

Vanilla Lily Plant

Arthropodium milleflorum

Medium Water

Full Sun / Part Shade

1m (h) x 0.5m (w)

Vanilla Lily is a tuberous plant which products small fragrant flowers with a strong vanilla-like aroma. Traditionally forming an important part of pre-colonial Aboriginal diets, the tubers were roasted and eaten after a couple of years.

Vanilla Lily grows well pots or in the garden and goes dormant during times of drought. Be careful not to pull out its regrowth by mistaking it as a weed.

The tubers of the Vanilla Lily are mild in flavour, but after cleaning, slice into thin slices and fry in an air fryer or with olive oil to make a delicious snack. Cook them like roasted vegetables for a unique and very Australian veggie for Christmas lunch.

$15.00

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Name: Vanilla Lily Plant
Brand: Melbourne Bushfood
Price: 15.0 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Native bushfood plants are a fantastic suburban addition that produce kilos of fresh, nutritious flavours that can be used fresh, in preserves, or in a roast salad. They are indigenous to this land so if you're going to grow plants for food, why not make them Australian native food plants?

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Plant was well packed and seems to be doing very well in the garden. I’ve only just received it so can’t comment further but can’t wait for it to fruit. Thanks so much fo bringing these wonderful plants to the public.

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Thank you for my Crystal, Finger Lime. I had it in a small container inside for a few days, and recently potted it with an organic mix which looks like a mixture of rotted gum leaves and twigs, which is good. I talk to her every day and breathe upon her. (carbon monoxide) Today she enjoyed her first rain shower. I am going to name her ( appropriately) Crystal. She is slim and shapely and oh, so pretty like a young Native Australian. We shall become good friends and I am sure she will reward my TLC with much fruitage in the years to come. Thanks again, wishing you all the best with your enterprise. Margaret Gould. p.s. Looking forward to receiving my Dreaming Tea.

Thrilled to have one in my garden.

Gorgeous and healthy little tree arrived safely and now happy in a pot. Am so looking forward to this one growing and fruiting in a couple of years! Thank you Melbourne Bushfoods for providing native food plants that we can grow and harvest from. Fantastic initiative.

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