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Golden Bellapple (Passiflora laurifolia)

Passiflora laurifolia, the Golden Bellapple, is a tropical vine prized for its edible fruit and attractive flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering and fruiting.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers well-draining, fertile loam, but adaptable to various soil types.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperatures range from 18-27 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering and fruiting.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.

Soil

Prefers well-draining, fertile loam, but adaptable to various soil types.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperatures range from 18-27 °C.

Protect from frost; it is not cold-hardy.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

5-10 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-7 cm

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Synonyms
Granadilla laurifolia (L.) Medik.
Granadilla tinifolia (Juss.) Ser.
Passiflora oblongifolia Pulle
Passiflora tinifolia Juss.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyPassifloraceae
  • genusPassiflora
  • speciesPassiflora laurifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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