Banana passionfruit (Passiflora mollissima) | seeds, 15 pcs.

• Latin name: Passiflora mollissima
• Danish names: Banan passionsfrugt
  
• English names: Taxo, banana passionfruit
  

Banana passionfruits get their name from their yellow, oblong fruits, which are also edible and aromatic. The flowers are long and pink. The plant originates from the Andes Mountains, where it can grow at altitudes of up to 3000 meters above sea level. In warmer climates, the plant grows incredibly fast and can produce hundreds of fruits after just 1-2 years. In Denmark, however, it does not grow quite as large.

Due to its adaptation to growing at high altitudes, the species can tolerate light frost. In freezing temperatures, the plant will die back, only to sprout again when the temperature rises. If you want to try planting it outdoors, winter protection is recommended. Place spruce branches, straw, or other materials around the base of the plant to protect it from the worst of the frost.

In some countries, Passiflora mollissima has become a weed and is considered invasive.

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