Carnivorous Passionfruit Seeds (Passiflora foetida)
Passiflora foetida is a smaller, more compact passionfruit vine with pretty white flowers and tiny, sweet fruit. You can grow it easily in warm climates, where it works well as both an edible and ornamental vine. These seeds are grown organically in Queensland and suit food gardens, permaculture systems, or anywhere you want a lighter, less vigorous passionfruit.
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Description
This listing is for 12 × Passiflora foetida seeds, grown organically in Queensland.
Passiflora foetida is often called native passionfruit, stinking passionflower, water lemon, or carnivorous passionfruit. It’s a much smaller and more delicate vine than most passionfruit species, making it a good option if you don’t have space for a large, vigorous climber.
You can grow this vine for both its looks and its fruit. It has soft, lush foliage, pretty white flowers, and small fruit that ripens inside a lacy bract. The fruit is sweet and lightly aromatic when fully ripe, with a flavour some people compare to melon. The fruit is small and doesn’t contain much pulp, but it’s a nice snack while you’re out in the garden. Only eat the fruit when fully ripe – unripe fruit is sour.
Because it stays relatively compact, Passiflora foetida works well in small gardens, trellises, fences, and food forests, especially in subtropical and tropical climates.
This plant also has a long history of traditional use, particularly the leaves, which have been used in teas and remedies in various cultures. If this side of the plant interests you, it’s worth doing your own research and using it carefully.
All seeds are grown organically in Queensland, without chemical sprays or treatments.
Germination notes
Sow seeds just under the surface of a light soil or coir-based mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a bright, warm spot. Germination usually happens within a couple of weeks, but some seeds may take longer. Be patient — they tend to come up once conditions are right.
