Passiflora capsularis 4" pot green After the flies have covered

After the flies have covered themselves with pollen

Note:  There are many plants labeled as Passiflora 'Blue Velvet' that are being sold by large wholesale nurseries which are actually Passiflora 'Fata Confetto

but it drops its leaves and goes into a semi-dormant state when it gets cold

The flowers are unpleasantly scented

This is a winter growing Amaryllid from South Africa that is very easy to grow

Passiflora capsularis 4" pot green After the flies have coveredInteresting leaves are shaped like a duck's foot and waxy, star shaped white flowers. Closely related to P. citrina and P. sanguineolenta. It does really well in containers and hanging baskets and would make a lovely houseplant. With another passion vine to pollinate it, Passiflora capsularis will produce pinkish red, torpedo shaped fruits that are quite attractive. Subgenus: Decaloba, Supersection: Decaloba, Section: Xerogona. Light: Full sun, part