Passiflora
Genus
Also called bitter-gourd-shaped passion fruit, passion flower genus, passion flowers, passionflower, passionflowers
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Passiflora plants are subtropical vines” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants
“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
“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
“Place the pot in direct sunlight” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants
“Do not let the soil dry out because this will stop the germination process” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants
“Soil pH: 6 to 8.” — Passiflora Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
“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
“Use a 6- to 8-inch (15 to 20 cm) diameter pot when germinating several seeds” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants
“Passiflora vines grow 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 m) each year” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants
“Passiflora vines are commonly grown from seeds” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants
“Transplant the young vines when they are 10 inches (25 cm) high” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants
“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
“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
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 4 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian