Passiflora foetida
Wild Maracuja
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Wild Maracuja (Passiflora foetida) - Description
Passiflora foetida (Common Names: wild maracuja, Bush Passion fruit, marya-marya, wild water lemon, stinking passionflower, love-in-a-mist or running pop) is a species of passion flower that is native to the southwestern United States (southern Texas and Arizona), Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and much of South America. It has been introduced to tropical regions around the world, such as Southeast Asia and Hawaii.
Wild Maracuja (Passiflora foetida) - Blooming
Beautiful flowers are borne singly or sometimes in racemes. The center of each flower contains a stalk that bears the ovary and stamens. Followed by edible, yellow fruits.
Wild Maracuja (Passiflora foetida) - Growth
Grows best under full sun or partial shade. Protect plants from cold, drying winds. Passion vines are perfect for covering a wall or trellis. Or train plants over a pergola, arch, or through a tree. Where passion vine is not growing hardy, raise plants indoors in cool to warm greenhouse or in large tubs.
Wild Maracuja (Passiflora foetida) - Planting
Plant seeds in spring when temperatures are above 55°F (13°C). Take cuttings for rooting in summer.
Wild Maracuja (Passiflora foetida) - Pest
Affected by spider mites, whiteflies, and scale insects. Also prone to leaf spots, virus diseases, and iron deficiency.
Wild Maracuja (Passiflora foetida) - Interesting facts
Although passionfruit is commonly used as a reference to romance, the passion vine's name originates from how each part of the flower is symbolic of different elements of the passion of Christ.
Wild Maracuja (Passiflora foetida) - Soil and irrigation
Passion vines grow best in moderately fertile, moist, well-draining soil. Soil-based potting mixes work fine for indoor plants. Water freely during the growing season, sparingly in winter.
