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Bluecrown passionflower (Passiflora caerulea)

Passiflora caerulea, the Bluecrown passionflower, is a vigorous, evergreen vine known for its intricate, exotic blue and white flowers and attractive lobed leaves.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Watering Needs

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature Needs

Moderate

Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter.

Fertilizer Needs

Moderate

Feed during growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Ornamental, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

up to 10 m

Spread

up to 10 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

10 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Granadilla caerulea (L.) Medik.
Passiflora chinensis Mast.
Passiflora granadilla Gaterau
Passiflora hartwiesiana Mast.
Passiflora loureiroi G.Don
Passiflora mayana H.J.Veitch ex Voigt
Passiflora selloi Dehnh.
Passiflora stenophylla Hoffmanns.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyPassifloraceae
  • genusPassiflora
  • speciesPassiflora caerulea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Ripe fruits are edible. Unripe fruits, leaves, and stems contain cyanogenic glycosides, which are mildly toxic if ingested in large quantities.

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