Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima seeds - Curuba
Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima seeds - Curuba
Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima seeds - Curuba
Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima seeds - Curuba
Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima seeds - Curuba
Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima seeds - Curuba
Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima
Banana Passionfruit, Banana Poka, Softleaf Passionflower
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Description
The Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima, also known as Curuba or Banana Passionflower, is a Passion Flower originating from the mountainous regions of South America. This exotic climbing plant is characterised by its light pink flowers and edible elongated fruits, which turn yellow-orange when ripe. It is a beautiful tropical plant that can be grown in a pot in our climates. Ornamental and interesting for its tasty fruits, this passionflower will delight enthusiasts of original conservatory plants.
Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima belongs, like all passionflowers, to the Passifloraceae family. It is a botanical species native to the mountainous regions of the Andes, especially Ecuador and Colombia. In the wild, it grows in cool areas at an altitude between 1,800 and 3,000 metres. This vigorous climbing plant can reach up to 7 m in length in its natural habitat. Grown in a pot, its growth will be much more modest. Its foliage consists of large trilobed dark green leaves, measuring about 10 to 15 cm long. They are slightly fuzzy, especially on the underside. The leaf edges are finely toothed, and their texture is soft, hence the name mollissima, meaning "very tender" in Latin. This dense, bright green foliage contributes to the lush appearance of this climbing plant. Flowering occurs from spring to autumn. The 8 to 10 cm diameter flowers are bell-shaped and delicate pink. They are pendulous with a tubular base, featuring rather thin petals and sepals. In the centre of the corolla, there is a crown of mauve filaments with pink protuberances. The fruits are elongated, changing from green to yellow-orange when ripe and measure up to 12 cm long. They are edible, sweet, fragrant, and slightly acidic.
This Passion Flower thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Prune after flowering to reduce the branches to maintain a beautiful shape. Use it to adorn a trellis in the conservatory or a temperate greenhouse. The growth of this passionflower is rapid, but it is very sensitive to cold: the plant suffers below 3°C. And it dislikes heatwaves.
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Botanical data
Passiflora
tripartita var. mollissima
Passifloraceae
Banana Passionfruit, Banana Poka, Softleaf Passionflower
Tacsonia mollissima, Passiflora mollissima
South America
Planting and care
To sow Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima, start by soaking the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to soften their coat and promote germination. Then sow the seeds at a depth of 1 cm in a light and well-drained substrate, ideally a mix of seed compost and sand. Place the pots in a warm location (between 20 and 25°C) and maintain constant humidity without saturating the substrate. Germination can take 4 to 8 weeks. Once the seedlings are strong enough, transplant them into individual pots.
For container cultivation, choose a large container (minimum 40 cm in diameter) with drainage holes to prevent excess moisture. Use a rich and airy substrate mix, composed of climbing plant compost and well-decomposed compost. Place the pot in a sunny (not scorching) to semi-shaded location, sheltered from the wind. Water regularly, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, as passionflower does not like excess stagnant water.
In winter, bring the plant indoors if temperatures drop below 5°C. Feed monthly with a potassium-rich fertiliser to encourage flowering and fruiting. Prune in spring to promote branching and limit the plant's dimensions.
This passionflower is very sensitive to scorching summer temperatures.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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