Passion Flower Creeper - Red in 5inch pot

Indirect sunlight, water twice a week

Passion Flower Creeper—also known as Passion Vine or Krishna Kamal—is an exotic, fast-growing climber admired for its intricate, fragrant blooms and ornamental foliage. Its flowers are often considered symbolic of passion and spirituality, especially in Indian culture.

🌿 Botanical Overview

• Scientific Name: Passiflora incarnata (common variety) or Passiflora caerulea (blue variety)

• Family: Passifloraceae

• Type: Evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial climber (varies with climate)

• Height: 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters) with proper support

• Spread: 3 to 6 feet (0.9 to 1.8 meters) wide

🌸 Flowers

• Color: Usually purple and white (varies from blue, red, pink, or yellow depending on variety)

• Shape: Star-like arrangement with corona filaments radiating from the center, highly distinctive

• Blooming Season: Late spring to autumn; in tropical climates, can bloom almost year-round

• Fragrance: Light, sweet scent

• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

🍃 Leaves

• Color: Deep green

• Shape: Palmately lobed (3–5 lobes)

• Texture: Smooth, glossy surface

🌱 Growth & Care

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (needs 4–6+ hours of sunlight for best flowering)

• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

• Growth Habit: Vigorous climber with tendrils; needs trellis, fence, or pergola for support

• Pruning: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth

🍈 Bonus Feature:
Some species produce edible fruits (Passionfruit), which are sweet-tart and rich in vitamins.