Passiflora alata - Seeds
Passiflora alata
Passiflora alata is a climbing plant native to South America, known for its large and striking flowers in purple and red tones. It produces edible fruit, similar to passion fruit, with a sweet and tangy taste. It thrives in warm, sunny climates and is ideal for vertical gardens due to its vigorous growth.
Passiflora alata, also known as the red-winged passionflower, is a perennial climbing plant native to South America, reaching heights of up to 10 meters. Its large, striking flowers are highly aromatic, with white petals and red filaments that form a characteristic "crown." The plant is highly attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, due to its sweet and captivating fragrance.
Passiflora alata is primarily cultivated for its edible fruit, known as passion fruit. The fruit is medium-sized with a firm rind and juicy pulp, offering a sweet and slightly tangy flavor. The plant thrives in warm climates with temperatures above 15°C and prefers sunny locations with good drainage.
It is resistant to many pests and diseases, making it a popular choice for vertical gardens or trellises, where its vigorous growth can be fully utilized. Additionally, it contributes to environmental biodiversity by attracting a variety of beneficial insects.
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ReferencePassiflora alata
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FamilyPassifloraceae
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Solar expositionSemisombra
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WateringHigh
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Frost resistanceLow
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Planting timeApril
February
March
May -
Hardiness (USDA)10
11 -
LifecyclePerennial
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Flower colorRed
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FoliageEvergreen
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Spacing
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Height
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Production for TeasYes
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Trailing habitYes
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Suitable for indoorYes
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BiodiversityYes
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ExoticYes
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Special treatmentRequires scarification
Planting time
Data sheet
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FamilyPassifloraceae
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Solar expositionSemisombra, Sol
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WateringHigh
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Frost resistanceLow
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Hardiness (USDA)10, 11
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LifecyclePerennial
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Flower colorRed
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FoliageEvergreen
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Spacing
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Height
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Production for TeasYes
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Trailing habitYes
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Suitable for indoorYes
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BiodiversityYes
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ExoticYes
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Special treatmentRequires scarification
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