Passion fruit seedlings yellow, red, and purple
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Product description
Seedlings from 20 to 40 cm available with us.
Seedlings in three colors:
Passion fruit seedlings, yellow fruit color
Passion fruit seedlings, red fruit color
Passion fruit seedlings, purple fruit color 🍈
Passion fruit – Passiflora edulis
Scientific classification:
Kingdom: Plantae – Plants
Family: Passifloraceae – Passionflower family
Genus: Passiflora
Species: Passiflora edulis
Common names:
Passion fruit
Passion flower fruit
Maracuja
Flower of pain fruit
Plant description:
Growth: Climbing vine (trellis or support) perennial, fast-growing, climbs using tendrils.
Leaves: Three-lobed, shiny green.
Flowers: Beautiful and large, white with purple, among the most beautiful tropical flowers.
Fruits: Spherical or oval, diameter between 4 – 8 cm. The skin is purple or yellow depending on the variety.
Pulp: Juicy, filled with small black seeds surrounded by a tasty, gelatinous, and sour-tasting coating.
Habitat and distribution:
Native: South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina).
Cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
Suitable climate:
Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates.
Tolerates summer heat but needs a relatively moderate climate for best production (20 – 30 °C).
Cannot withstand severe frost.
Watering and soil:
Watering: Needs regular watering, especially during growth and fruiting periods.
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil: Well-drained, rich in organic matter, preferably sandy loam.
pH: Suitable between 5.5 – 6.5.
Fertilization:
Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) or potassium-rich to encourage fruiting.
Add organic fertilizer at the beginning of the season.
Require additional nitrogen fertilization during vegetative growth stages.
Pruning:
Performed to guide the vine on supports or trellises.
Light pruning to remove dead or excess branches after fruiting.
Helps improve ventilation and production.
Uses:
Fruits: Eaten fresh or used in juices, cocktails, ice cream, and jams.
Rich in nutrients: Vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants.
Flowers: High aesthetic value.
Traditional medicinal use: Sedative for nerves, helps with sleep.
Important notes:
Passion fruit trees live from 3 to 5 years, but peak production occurs in years 2–3.
Require strong supports or trellises for climbing.
Some varieties need cross-pollination between two different plants for abundant production.




