Passiflora capsularis
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Passiflora capsularis

The capsule-fruited passion flower

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
76
Observations
26

Description

Source: leafsnap

Passiflora capsularis is a member of the family Passifloraceae with vanilla scented, delicate white flowers around 5 centimetres (2.0 in) long. It produces unusual looking ribbed ellipsoid fruits reddish purple in color, which are not edible. It grows readily in tropical climates, tolerating down to 5 °C and even lower for short spells. It flowers and grows readily even in small pots.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Dutchman's laudanum comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, where ample light is present. It flourishes in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, showing good adaptability to different sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Dutchman's laudanum comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. As a result, it is well-suited to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a consistently stable temperature, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It usually cannot withstand cold and requires warmer conditions for growth. If the temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Dutchman's laudanum is in early spring when it breaks dormancy. This encourages overall growth and the development of flowers. Feeding the plant improves its foliage, stems, and branches, while encouraging flowers that are larger, more vivid, and longer-lasting. It also assists in moving nutrients from the roots to the flowers and enhances the plant's health and resistance to disease.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Passiflora
Family
Passifloraceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
3.05 m to 6.1 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.05 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Colombia, Bahamas, Cuba, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Jamaica

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Common Names (1)

en The capsule-fruited passion flower