Passiflora mollissima grow and care – vine of the genus Passiflora also known as Banana passion fruit, Passiflora mollissima perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves color green the leaves lobed and have 3-5 lobs.
Flower color pink with nine petals.
Passiflora mollissima flower
Fruit edible color yellow in linear shape, the inner is seeds cover with yellow-orange sour with sweet taste
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How to grow Passiflora mollissima growing and care:
Trellising, more that -1C
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary use vegetative reproduction in Passiflora mollissima?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive (can kill other plants), invasive
Recommended planting season?
Most of the year
Pests and diseases:
Ants, nematodes
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Recommend not let the vine grow too thick, need space to let the fruit fall
Size of the plant?
5-10+ m
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
All year in colder area spring to autumn
General information about the flower
Pink flower with nine petals
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Most of the year
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Passiflora mollissima?
Eat raw, juice, jams
Work requirements on the Passiflora mollissima:
Pick the fruit from the ground
How long does it take for a Passiflora mollissima to bear?
1-2 years
Scientific name:
Passiflora mollissima
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