Banana Poka
Passiflora tripartita
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Colombia, Panamá, Peru
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Passifloraceae
- Genus:
- Passiflora
- Species:
- Passiflora tripartita
- USDA Symbol:
- PATR13
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, rose
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Andean regions with high humidity
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with warmth (70-85°F) and consistent moisture. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than older seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI