Passiflora quadrangularis (Giant granadilla)
Passiflora quadrangularis (Giant granadilla) flower with intricate purple and white petals held by a hand.
Passiflora quadrangularis
Botanical names: Passiflora quadrangularis, Passiflora macrocarpa
Common name: Giant granadilla
Family: Passifloraceae
Origin: Central and South America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Granadilla
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Invasive: Can spread quickly, needs controlFast growing vine which can grow over 50ft in a single season. Loves the warm humid tropics, but will not stand flooding. Protect from freezing temperatures. The stems are quadrangular in shape. Fruit forms best after self-pollination.Fruit is eaten fresh or used in drinks. The unripe, green fruit is eaten as a vegetable.
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Passiflora quadrangularis
Vigorous Grower: This vine grows rapidly and can cover trellises, fences, and pergolas, providing lush greenery and shade within just one season.
Passiflora quadrangularis yellow fruit sits against a blue background in a studio shot
Passiflora quadrangularis (Giant granadilla) green coiled tendril resting upon a hand for scale reference
Passiflora quadrangularis (Giant granadilla) flower with purple filaments and green petals held in a hand.
Passiflora quadrangularis (Giant granadilla) showing large heart shaped green leaves attached to climbing thin stems.
Passiflora quadrangularis (Giant granadilla) green leaves climb a wooden trellis in a dark pot.
Passiflora quadrangularis (Giant granadilla) flower with thick pink and green petals among broad leaves
Passiflora quadrangularis with a complex center and long maroon petals being held
Passiflora quadrangularis (Giant granadilla) flower with intricate purple, white, and red radial petal layers
Passiflora quadrangularis (Giant granadilla) climbing vines with wide, green leaves spreading across a metal surface.
Passiflora quadrangularis flower with maroon petals and long thin purple wavy filaments
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/passiflora_quadrangularis.htm
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Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Per pack: 12 seeds
In stock
$8.95
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot