Description
Pack: 10 seeds
Passiflora balbis is one of those extraordinary passionflower species that looks almost unreal: elegant pink tubular inflorescences, delicate star-like flowers, and beautifully speckled fruits with a highly ornamental appearance.
This species belongs to the family Passifloraceae and is part of the remarkable Astrophea group — a fascinating lineage of passionflowers that includes lianas, shrubs, and tree-like forms from tropical South America. Unlike the more common passionfruit vines, many Astrophea species are rarely seen in cultivation and are highly sought after by serious collectors.
This new seed lot represents a separate Pará accession from northern Brazil. The fruit of Passiflora balbis has been reported from collector material as edible and sweet, although some variation between geographical accessions should be expected. The species remains exceptionally uncommon in private collections, making this a special opportunity for growers interested in rare edible and ornamental Passiflora.
The flowers are exceptionally beautiful, with soft pink tones, pale petals, and a dark ornamental corona. The fruits are small to medium-sized, ovoid to ellipsoid, with a greenish-brown surface covered in pale speckles and darker longitudinal ribs.
The photographs illustrate Passiflora balbis. The seeds offered in this August lot come from the new Pará accession.
Highlights
- Botanical name: Passiflora balbis
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Group: Passiflora subgenus Astrophea
- Accession origin: Pará, northern Brazil
- Fruit: edible and reportedly sweet in collector material
- Ornamental value: very high
- Cultivation status: extremely rare and scarcely available among collectors
- Seed lot: new Pará accession for the August pre-sale
Growing notes
Sow fresh seeds in a warm, humid environment using a well-draining substrate. A mix with peat or coco fiber, perlite, and fine bark or sand should work well. Keep the medium lightly moist but never waterlogged.
Recommended germination temperature: 24–30°C / 75–86°F.
As with many rare wild Passiflora species, germination can be irregular and may take several weeks or longer. Freshness, warmth, humidity, and patience are important.
Once germinated, grow in bright filtered light, avoiding harsh sun while plants are young. In tropical or subtropical climates, it should be grown with warmth, humidity, and suitable support for climbing growth.
Collector’s note
This is a rare wild species offered in very limited quantity. It is best suited for experienced growers, Passiflora collectors, botanical collections, and anyone interested in unusual edible and ornamental vines from the Brazilian Amazon region.
August Pre-Sale Notice
This item is part of our August pre-sale and is expected to become available in the USA during August, together with other ultra-rare species from the same special lot. If you would like to add more seeds to this order, we recommend combining it with dry seeds from other lots, or with fresh or moist seeds from this same August ultra-rare lot, so everything can be shipped together as efficiently as possible.
If new species become available later and you would like to add them to your existing August pre-sale order, please do not worry about paying shipping twice — we will refund any extra shipping charge whenever the orders can be combined. Just send us a message before or after placing the additional order, and we will coordinate everything so your seeds can be shipped together whenever possible.
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