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Possum Purple Passion Flower Fruit Vine Live Plant Passiflora edulis Starter Size 4 Inch Pot

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Possum Purple Passion Flower Fruit Vine Live Plant Passiflora edulis Starter Size 4 Inch Pot

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The Passiflora species has a deep and interesting historical background. It was discovered in Brazil by a group of Priests in the 17th century, who assigned great religious significance to the unique structure of the flower.

Possum Purple Passion Flower Vine (Passiflora edulis) is among the most popular and easiest to grow of the genus. strong, vigorous, and easy to grow, establishes quickly, usually begins blooming in the first season, and typically produces fruit easily without hand pollination. The lightly fragrant,
unique flowers appear profusely throughout the warm season in shades of white, cream, and deep purple. A lightly sweet, deep eggplant colored fruit follows the flower.

It is both a nectar source and caterpillar host plant, so it is a great addition to a Butterfly Garden or Wildlife Habitat.

For optimal growth, plant your passion flower in a partial-shade location with fertile, well-draining soil and a large trellis for support. Water deeply, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to avoid spindly growth. Fertilize with a quality, bloom-boosting fertilizer in the spring, and prune as needed after flowering to control its size.

Possum Purple Passion Vine is a tropical Passiflora generally recommended for USDA Growing Zones 9, 10 & 11. Cold protection is recommended in all Zones for optimal appearance, earliest flowering, and longest life.

Indoor Growing: Most Passiflora Vines can be grown indoors, but may require substantial modifications to increase light, temperature, and humidity to produce flowers. To grow indoors, place the plant in a pot with good drainage and position it in bright, indirect light, and take care not to overwater. A small trellis can provide necessary support. Misting the leaves can help maintain the humidity. Plants grown indoors rarely produce fruit.

Cannot be shipped to Hawaii

Condition: This product is one (1) young, starter-sized plant intended for a gardener to grow to its mature size. You may expect a starter-size plant to be well-rooted, have a root zone of approximately 4 inches in diameter, be a minimum of about 6 to 8 inches tall, and have no blooms or buds on arrival. It may be shipped with or without a pot, as appropriate.

Plants are guaranteed to arrive in healthy, viable condition. This warranty is contingent upon the Seller receiving prompt notification of any issues or concerns with the plant\'s condition or appearance.

This notification must be received within 24 hours of delivery and include in-focus photos that clearly show the plant issue, shipping box, and address label. No other additional, extended, or long-term warranty is expressed or implied.