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Fetid Passionflower (Passiflora foetida)

Fetid Passionflower (Passiflora foetida) is a fast-growing vine with foetid-smelling foliage and intricate white to pale pink flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. A slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Grows best in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Provide afternoon shade in very hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more in hot weather, less in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. A slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Grows best in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-27°C; avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-5 m

Spread

3-5 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None in tropical climates, may go dormant in cooler regions

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

3-5 cm

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Synonyms
Dysosmia foetida (L.) M.Roem.
Granadilla foetida (L.) Gaertn.
Tripsilina foetida (L.) Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyPassifloraceae
  • genusPassiflora
  • speciesPassiflora foetida
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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