Description
A vigorous, evergreen climber with trilobed leaves and pink flowers followed by round, yellowish fruits that are edible and aromatic. Passiflora coactilis is a plant from cool, high elevation cloud forests in the Andes in South America in southwestern Colombia and in Ecuador between 2200 and 3600 m. it is well adapted to cool conditions and will grow in many warm temperate climates in USDA Zones 9 and above. In frosty weather, leaves and shoots may be damaged but will regrow from the base in spring.
Germination Guide
🌍 Southwestern Colombia to Ecuador, Andean cloud forests, 2200-3600 meters elevation
Moderate
Passiflora coactilis, known as Tauso Passionflower, is a vigorous evergreen vine native to Andean cloud forests of southwestern Colombia and Ecuador. It is distinguished by its exceptionally long androgynophore and produces pink flowers followed by round, aromatic yellowish fruits. Being well-adapted to cool conditions, it germinates best at moderate temperatures and prefers consistent moisture during seed establishment.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
21 – 84 days
Temperature
Min 15°C
Ideal 18°C
Max 20°C
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking — 24 hours
Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. This pretreatment improves germination rates and reduces germination time.
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Additional notes
Soaking in warm water for 24 hours is recommended. Seeds from fresh fruits may not require pretreatment.
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
Seed starting mix or perlite-peat blend, light and well-draining
Recommended container
Seed tray or plastic pot with transparent lid and drainage holes
Growing Tips
Use good light during germination but avoid direct intense heat. Keep seed starting mix consistently moist but not waterlogged. Seeds from fresh fruit clean of pulp germinate more readily than dried seeds. Provide bottom heat (70-80°F / 21-27°C) for faster germination. Once seedlings develop true leaves, transplant individually as they dislike crowding. Harden off seedlings gradually before exposing to outdoor conditions, as young plants are sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
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