Passiflora mixta
Passiflora
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Passiflora (Passiflora mixta) - Description
Passiflora mixta, from the family of Passifloraceae is also known as curuba, curuba de indio, curuba de monte, curubita, palta (Colombia),parcha (Venezuela), and tacso (Ecuador). Originally derived from the monophyletic Adeans Passiflora subgenus Tocsonia. Passiflora includes 47 species, one of which is Passiflora mixta which can be found in Southern America. A perennial vine the Passiflora mixta is pink to orange-red in color.
Passiflora (Passiflora mixta) - Blooming
Beautiful flowers are borne singly or sometimes in racemes. The center of each flower contains a stalk that bears the ovary and stamens. Followed by edible, yellow fruits.
Passiflora (Passiflora mixta) - Growth
Grows best under full sun or partial shade. Protect plants from cold, drying winds. Passion vines are perfect for covering a wall or trellis. Or train plants over a pergola, arch, or through a tree. Where passion vine is not growing hardy, raise plants indoors in cool to warm greenhouse or in large tubs.
Passiflora (Passiflora mixta) - Planting
Plant seeds in spring when temperatures are above 55°F (13°C). Take cuttings for rooting in summer.
Passiflora (Passiflora mixta) - Pest
Affected by spider mites, whiteflies, and scale insects. Also prone to leaf spots, virus diseases, and iron deficiency.
Passiflora (Passiflora mixta) - Interesting facts
Although passionfruit is commonly used as a reference to romance, the passion vine's name originates from how each part of the flower is symbolic of different elements of the passion of Christ.
Passiflora (Passiflora mixta) - Soil and irrigation
Passion vines grow best in moderately fertile, moist, well-draining soil. Soil-based potting mixes work fine for indoor plants. Water freely during the growing season, sparingly in winter.
