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