Passiflora nigradenia is a vigorous climbing vine from lowland forests of Bolivia, producing white petals with purple-striped corona flowers and bright orange edible fruits
Before sowing
Soak
24 h Stored seed should be soaked for 24 hours in warm water; germination time can be reduced if seed is mixed with fresh passion fruit juice
Best sown as soon as ripe along with pulp to break down seed coat and speed germination
Sowing
Substrate
well-drained soil
Depth
levemente_coberta
Temperature
21°C
Moisture
alta
Container
seed tray
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at levemente_coberta · 21°C
Day 42–360
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Place seed tray in shady position; maintain consistent moisture but not waterlogged; prefers warm conditions; stored seed can take up to 12 months to germinate
Sources: tropical.theferns.info (Vanderplank); Cambridge University Botanic Garden; Eden Brothers Planting Guides
