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Passion Fruit Vine Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEPassiflora edulis
USD 14.99
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Passion fruit vines produce otherworldly flowers followed by tangy, tropical fruit, all on a fast-growing climber.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
75-85F
USDA Zones 9-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Passion Fruit care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Passiflora edulis
- Common names
- Passion Flower, Maracuya
- Family
- Passifloraceae
- Genus
- Passiflora
- Species
- P. edulis
Start growing
Tropical/Subtropical. Full sun, heavy feeder. Needs trellis.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit captures the complex germination of these tropical seeds in a mini-greenhouse.
Propagation
Seed or cuttings.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Fast growing in heat; flowers last only one day.
Growing conditions
Tropical rainforest edges.
Weather & tolerances
Heat tolerant; killed by frost.
Pests & plant health
Caterpillars (Gulf Fritillary) and Fusarium wilt.
Plant safety
Pulp is edible; unripe fruit can be toxic (cyanogenic).
Botanical features
A vigorous vine with complex, alien-looking flowers and purple or yellow rind fruit filled with seeds.
Varieties
‘Possum Purple’, ‘Yellow Flavicarpa’.
Garden & everyday uses
Juice, desserts, ornamental
Native range & distribution
Native to South America (Brazil, Paraguay).
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Named by missionaries who saw the 'Passion of Christ' symbolism in the flower parts.
History
16th-century Spanish missionaries used the flower to teach the Easter story to indigenous people.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-TGK-333 — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
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Do Passion Fruit Vine seeds need any special prep?
Yes — Passion Fruit Vine seeds have a hard coat. Nick or sand each seed and soak overnight in warm water before sowing to help them sprout.
How long do Passion Fruit Vine seeds take to germinate?
Passion Fruit Vine seeds typically sprout in 10-21 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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