Originally Posted by Little Passifloramye (Post 213086)

[IMG][/IMG]Hi, today I pruned my P. x decaisneana and P. alata as they got infested with red spider mites. Had to take them out and spray them, but since they got enormous I cut them down to about 1.5m. :((((( Along went the only fruit on P. x decaisneana. Now, I wonder how yellow/orange does it have to be for the seeds to be ripe and able to germinate? Below is the pic of the fruit. To me it seams still green, so can it ripe when cut down from the plant?

Originally Posted by Little Passifloramye (Post 213090)

Thank you Sunfish, as always! I will still wait for a few more days before removing the seeds just to make sure. One more question: is there some good link with info on how to prepare passiflora seeds for planting them, the type of soil and conditions necessary for successful germination. Thanks!!!!

Originally Posted by CountryBoy1981 (Post 217454)

Would anyone be able to identify the specific variety? I purchased this about a week ago and the first flower has opened up. It was only labeled as a "Blue Passion Vine."

Originally Posted by CountryBoy1981 (Post 217458)

Sorry about the blurriness and thanks for the i.d. I think it looks like that one also. Here is a little bit more of a clearer picture:

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Originally Posted by CountryBoy1981 (Post 217469)

Thanks for the help. I was hoping for one that had edible fruits to go with it but I will have to try again.

Originally Posted by Adammclemore (Post 217475)

I am growing passionfruit in a greenhouse. I have never really contemplated the thought of growing them outside in winter in western North Carolina. Does anyone think it would grow even with the cold temps?

Originally Posted by sunfish (Post 217482)

Originally Posted by CountryBoy1981 (Post 217490)

Would you know a good seed source for this variety? I found some on ebay but the pictures they have do not match the flower of the maypop.

Originally Posted by CountryBoy1981 (Post 217490)

Would you know a good seed source for this variety? I found some on ebay but the pictures they have do not match the flower of the maypop.

Originally Posted by sunfish (Post 217929)

Originally Posted by CountryBoy1981 (Post 217930)

would that be the banana passion flower?

Originally Posted by sunfish (Post 217493)

Keep an eye out you may find some growing wild in your area.

Wild Melon in Alabama...whats the name? - IDigMyGarden Forums

Originally Posted by CountryBoy1981 (Post 219221)

Thanks for the advice. I did not find any seeds/fruit because they are not blooming yet, but I took a few cuttings. This variety grows very well from cuttings; I have about 4 or 5 that have successfully rooted when placed in water.

Originally Posted by Dalmatiansoap (Post 219234)

Mine is somehow in strike this season :(

Originally Posted by Adammclemore (Post 219471)

Wow how many Passion flowers do you actually have?!

Originally Posted by Adammclemore (Post 219521)

Dang I have 11 and I'm havin trouble tryin to find places to put them! Lol how do you find enough room for them?

Originally Posted by Adammclemore (Post 219521)

Dang I have 11 and I'm havin trouble tryin to find places to put them! Lol how do you find enough room for them?

Originally Posted by Adammclemore (Post 219556)

Wow that is crazy! If they don't grow to full size, do they fruit at all? They obviously get flowers but do they have to be a certain size to flower?

Originally Posted by sunfish (Post 219563)

They will flower and fruit in small containers.You can prune them back in the fall.I've had somein 4" pots for two years

Originally Posted by Adammclemore (Post 219626)

Oh wow! Did those ever flower in such a small pot?

Originally Posted by Adammclemore (Post 219626)

Oh wow! Did those ever flower in such a small pot?

Originally Posted by sunfish (Post 219640)

P.Red Rover