Giant Granadilla Live Plant – Passiflora quadrangularis – 6-10 inch Tall

Overview

Transform your garden into a tropical paradise with the magnificent Giant Granadilla live plant, scientifically known as Passiflora quadrangularis. This extraordinary vine is celebrated for its stunning beauty and, more notably, for producing the largest fruit within the entire Passiflora family. A true marvel for both fruit collectors and garden enthusiasts, the Giant Granadilla live plant offers a unique blend of ornamental appeal and culinary versatility. Originating from the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, this plant captivates with its impressive growth and the sheer size and beauty of its flowers and fruit. Cultivating a Passiflora quadrangularis plant in your backyard means inviting a piece of the tropics home, promising an abundant harvest of delicious and exotic fruit that will delight your senses and impress your guests.

The allure of the Giant Granadilla extends beyond its impressive fruit. The plant itself is a vigorous climber, creating a lush, green canopy adorned with spectacular, intricately designed flowers that are a sight to behold. These vibrant blooms precede the development of the distinctive, large fruits. Whether you’re looking to expand your collection of rare and exotic edibles or simply appreciate the beauty and productivity of nature, the Giant Granadilla live plant is an unparalleled choice. It’s an investment in both aesthetic pleasure and gastronomic adventure, offering a continuous supply of fresh, tropical fruit right from your garden.

Key Benefits

The Giant Granadilla live plant offers a multitude of benefits, making it an exceptional choice for any garden. From its unique fruit to its ornamental value, here’s why this tropical vine stands out:

• Produces Largest Passion Fruit: Enjoy the largest fruit in the Passiflora family, offering a substantial and satisfying harvest for fresh eating or culinary preparations.
• Versatile Culinary Use: The fruit of the Giant Granadilla live plant is incredibly versatile. It can be enjoyed as a refreshing juice, incorporated into savory dishes like curries, or simply savored as a delicious, exotic snack.
• Stunning Ornamental Value: Beyond its fruit, the vine produces striking, large flowers with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, adding a dramatic and beautiful element to your garden landscape.
• Vigorous Growth: This fast-growing vine quickly establishes itself, providing lush foliage and abundant fruit, making it a rewarding plant for gardeners.
• Exotic Garden Addition: Introduce a unique and exotic flair to your garden, creating a conversation piece and a source of fascination for visitors.
• Attracts Pollinators: The large, showy flowers are attractive to various pollinators, contributing to the biodiversity and health of your garden ecosystem.
• Source of Fresh, Healthy Fruit: Grow your own supply of fresh, nutrient-rich edible passion fruit, ensuring quality and flavor unmatched by store-bought alternatives.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Giant Granadilla live plant (Passiflora quadrangularis) is a rewarding experience that yields delicious tropical fruit. This vigorous vine thrives in warm, humid climates and requires specific conditions to flourish. For optimal growth and fruit production, ensure your plant receives ample sunlight. It prefers a location with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial to prevent leaf scorch. A sturdy trellis or support structure is essential as this vine can grow quite large and heavy with fruit.

When it comes to watering, consistency is key. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells and the fruiting period. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot, so ensure your soil or potting mix allows excess water to escape. For soil, a rich, well-draining loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal. Incorporating organic matter, such as compost, will enhance soil fertility and drainage. The tropical fruit plant is best suited for USDA Zones 9-11, where it can be grown outdoors year-round. In cooler climates, it can be grown in containers and brought indoors during winter or treated as an annual.

Fertilization should be done regularly during the growing season (spring through summer) with a balanced fertilizer, or one slightly higher in phosphorus and potassium to encourage flowering and fruiting. Apply according to package directions, typically every 4-6 weeks. Pruning is important to manage the vine’s size, promote branching, and encourage fruit production. Remove any dead, diseased, or weak branches, and trim back excessive growth to maintain an open structure. Watch out for common pests like aphids and spider mites, and treat with organic pest control methods if necessary. Proper care will ensure your large passion fruit vine thrives and provides a bountiful harvest.

Size & Details

This offering is for a Giant Granadilla live plant, Passiflora quadrangularis, ready to be planted in your garden or a suitable container. Each plant measures approximately 6-10 inches tall from the base of the rootball, providing a healthy start for vigorous growth. The plant comes with a 2-inch rootball, ensuring it has an established root system for successful transplantation. As a fast-growing tropical vine, it will quickly begin to climb and spread once established, reaching impressive lengths and producing its characteristic large fruits. With proper care, you can expect this edible passion fruit to begin flowering and fruiting within 1-2 years.

The Passiflora quadrangularis plant is known for its rapid development, quickly forming a dense canopy of foliage. Its mature fruit can be quite substantial, often reaching sizes larger than typical passion fruit. This plant is shipped as a young, actively growing specimen, carefully packaged to ensure its safe arrival. Upon receiving your tropical fruit plant, it is recommended to acclimate it to its new environment gradually before planting. This ensures minimal stress and promotes healthy establishment in your garden. Prepare to enjoy the exotic beauty and delicious harvest from this remarkable vine.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Giant Granadilla live plant get? A: The Giant Granadilla live plant is a vigorous vine that can grow quite large, often reaching lengths of 20-50 feet (6-15 meters) or more with adequate support and ideal growing conditions. Its fruit is also notably large, making it a substantial addition to any garden.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The plant is shipped with a 2-inch rootball, indicating it’s a young, healthy specimen ready for transplanting into a larger pot or directly into the ground.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: While it can be grown outdoors year-round in tropical and subtropical climates (USDA Zones 9-11), it can also be grown in containers and brought indoors during colder months in temperate regions. It’s primarily an outdoor tropical fruit plant.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: The Passiflora quadrangularis plant thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Given its tropical nature, it requires consistent watering, good drainage, and a sturdy support structure. While not extremely difficult, it does need attentive care to produce its best fruit and flowers. It is suitable for intermediate to experienced gardeners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your large passion fruit vine will arrive as a healthy, actively growing plant, approximately 6-10 inches tall, carefully packaged to ensure its safe journey and good condition upon arrival.
• Q: Can I use the fruit of this plant in cooking? A: Absolutely! The fruit of the Giant Granadilla is highly versatile. It can be enjoyed fresh, juiced, or used in various culinary applications, including desserts, salads, and even savory dishes like curries. It’s a truly edible passion fruit.
• Q: How long until it blooms and fruits? A: With proper care, a young Giant Granadilla live plant typically begins to flower and produce fruit within 1 to 2 years after planting.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature this plant can tolerate? A: This tropical vine is sensitive to cold. It prefers temperatures above 50°F (10°C) and can be severely damaged or killed by frost. It’s best suited for USDA Zones 9-11 outdoors.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for a tropical fruit plant like this? A: A rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal. Amending the soil with organic matter such as compost will greatly benefit its growth.