Passiflora

Genus

Also called bitter-gourd-shaped passion fruit, passion flower genus, passion flowers, passionflower, passionflowers

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Passiflora
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Fact sheet

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Typevine

“Passiflora plants are subtropical vines” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants

Days to germination14–28 days

“fresh seeds germinate in 2 to 3 weeks, while dried seeds take up to 4 weeks to sprout” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants

Germination temperature56 °F

“The majority of species in this genus grow best in regions where temperatures do not fall below 32°F.” — How to Grow and Care for Passionflowers | Gardener’s Path

Lightdirect sunlight

“Place the pot in direct sunlight” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants

Waterkeep soil moist

“Do not let the soil dry out because this will stop the germination process” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants

Soil pH6–8

“Soil pH: 6 to 8.” — Passiflora Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Hardiness zones9 to 11

“In regions where temperatures are between 60 and 90°F throughout the year, such as in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11” — How to Grow and Care for Passionflowers | Gardener’s Path

Spacing13–19.5 in

“Use a 6- to 8-inch (15 to 20 cm) diameter pot when germinating several seeds” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants

Height591–787 in

“Passiflora vines grow 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 m) each year” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants

Propagationseed

“Passiflora vines are commonly grown from seeds” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants

Transplantwhen they are 10 inches (25 cm) high

“Transplant the young vines when they are 10 inches (25 cm) high” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants

Ready whendeep yellow-orange, purple, or red and begun to crinkle on the exterior

“When the fruit has ripened to deep yellow-orange, purple, or red and begun to crinkle on the exterior, the seeds will be ripe for planting.” — How to Grow and Care for Passionflowers | Gardener’s Path

Edible partspassion fruit

“Passionflower is a semi-herbaceous, fruiting vine native to Latin America, but many varieties have been naturalized throughout other regions of the world.” — How to Grow and Care for Passionflowers | Gardener’s Path

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13 species

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