Botanical Name: Passiflora edulis
Common Name: Passion fruit Type of Plant: dicot: vine Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Large, scrambling, vigorous vine climbing by tendrils; foliage is lighter green and larger than ornamental passion vines Height to 30' Spread to 30' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred Soil prefers well-drained soils Hardiness some frost (zones 15-17, 21-24) loses leaves in colder areas Morphology: Leaves large, 4-6" wide palmate leaves with three distinct lobes; margins irregularly toothed, somewhat scalloped Flowers to 3" across, with white petals, purple stamens and white/ green pistil Fruit many seeded berry, leathery, turning purple when ripe Propagation: cuttings Usage: large scale tropical vine used for flowers and edible fruit, which is also juiced; easily covers chain-link fences quickly Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering during growing season; cut back water during cool season Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning thin out aggressively after fruit harvest Pests/Diseases none major, but plant is often short lived Special Conditions/Other Origin: Brazil Family: Passifloraceae Notes: |
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