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Crato Passionvine (Passiflora cincinnata)

Passiflora cincinnata, the Crato Passionvine, is a vigorous vine native to Brazil, admired for its beautiful purple flowers and edible fruits.

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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

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more frequently during hot weather and flowering.

Soil

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

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-28°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

5-10 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None in tropical climates, may show reduced growth in cooler periods.

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

6-8 cm

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Synonyms
Passiflora perlobata Killip
Passiflora pisonis Kostel.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyPassifloraceae
  • genusPassiflora
  • speciesPassiflora cincinnata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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