Botanical nomenclature: Passiflora tripartita var. azuayensis
Common name: Passionflower Maracuja Banana, Passion Fruit, Banana Passionfruit, Passionfruit Mango, Mango Passionfruit, Banana Poka, Bananadilla
Family: passifloraceae
Origin: andes, from center of ecuador to north peru
Height: 6 – 12 meters
Luminosity: full sun, partial shading
Climate: see description below
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Tripartite passiflora var. Azuayensis of new zealand.
Vigorous passifloraceae family vine grape (very productive) yellow green fruit with darkly dark red linears becoming orange at maturity. Very sweet and taste pulp in natura.
Their great pale pink flowers (about 6 – 8 cm diameter) have a 8 – 10 cm length tube and hang down.
Slightly extended ova fruits (10 – 15 cm) turn yellow – orange when ripe.
Rare and very unknown species that have the habitat of origin of altitude forests of colombia, ecuador and peru.
The species is currently grown in private gardens in new zealand and australia and is known by the common name in that area of passion fruit banana or mango passion fruit.
History and folklore:
The passion flower symbolizes spirituality. 16th century missionaries visiting south america believed their flowering symbolized the death of christ, the petals and sepals represented the disciples, the double queue, and the hold them.
Seeds should be immersed in morn water for a minimum of 24 hours, shall be followed and nextly covered; passionflower seeds need a lot of light to germinate, light and porous substrate is essential for species germination. Keeping constant moisture during all germinative phase is crucial. Direct solar lighting is not recommended, just clarity.
Vigorous threader that can be planted from sea level to over 2,500 meters altitude.
The species are very rare in culture, their flowers attract kisses and are very aromatic, tasteful fruits and can be tasted in natura or in preparation of juices, ice creams and james.
Passiflora - Passionfruit (English)
The seeds typically germinate within 6 to 12 weeks, but this time can be reduced to 4 to 8 weeks by soaking the seeds in warm water for 24 hours.
Alternatively, instead of water, the seeds can be soaked in passion fruit pulp or orange juice. The acidity of these juices helps facilitate seed germination. Maintain a temperature of around 24°C to 28°C.
Use a high-quality substrate that is light, porous, and free of pathogens (perlite peat is ideal).
We recommend sowing the seeds in a plastic pot with a transparent lid. Place it in a well-lit area, but avoid direct sunlight. Maintain constant humidity and a temperature of around 24°C to 28°C. The lid will help retain consistent moisture.
Ensure that your sowing does not receive direct sunlight. If necessary, use artificial lighting, such as a common fluorescent lamp.
During the hot summer months, daily watering may be required. In winter, the roots should remain moist, but since growth slows, you may only need to water once a week, depending on your local climate.
Pruning is essential for maintaining plant health. Remove less vigorous shoots and occasionally some vigorous ones to encourage flowering.
Fertilize at least twice a month.
The plant is sensitive to cold when young.
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