Passiflora glandulosa var. – Rare Maranhão Passionflower, Mildly Acidic Fruit for Juices (July Pre-sale) 10 seeds pack

Description

Pack: 10 seeds

Passiflora glandulosa var. is a rare and beautiful Brazilian passionflower from Maranhão, Brazil, offered here from a very limited July pre-sale seed lot.

This species has strong ornamental appeal, with vivid red flowers that stand out immediately, plus attractive pale yellowish fruits when ripe. According to the collector, the fruit has a mild acidity, making it especially interesting for juices and fresh preparations where a brighter, more refreshing passionfruit flavor is desired.

This is not a common commercial passionfruit. It is a little-known collector species, and very few growers currently have access to it. For Passiflora enthusiasts, rare fruit growers, and collectors of unusual edible vines, this is a very interesting opportunity.

Passiflora glandulosa belongs to the family Passifloraceae and grows as a tropical climbing vine. It should be considered a warm-climate species, best suited to tropical and subtropical conditions, or protected greenhouse/container culture in colder regions.

Highlights

• Botanical name: Passiflora glandulosa var.
• Family: Passifloraceae
• Origin: Maranhão, Brazil
• Growth habit: tropical climbing vine
• Flowers: bright red, highly ornamental
• Fruit: pale yellowish when ripe
• Flavor: reportedly mildly acidic
• Best use: excellent potential for juices
• Collector status: rare, little-known, and held by very few collectors
• Seed lot: limited July pre-sale

July Pre-Sale Notice

This item is part of our July pre-sale and is expected to be available in the USA during July, 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/moist seeds from this same July 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 July pre-sale order, please don’t worry about paying shipping twice — we will refund any extra shipping charge when 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.

Growing notes

Sow fresh seeds in a warm, humid environment using a well-draining substrate. A mix with coco fiber or peat, perlite, and fine bark or sand should work well.

Keep the substrate lightly moist but never waterlogged. Warmth and stable humidity are important for germination.

Recommended germination temperature: 24–30°C / 75–86°F.

As with many tropical Passiflora species, germination can be irregular and may take several weeks or longer. Freshness, warmth, and patience are key.

Once seedlings are established, grow them in bright filtered light or gentle morning sun. Provide support for climbing growth and protect young plants from cold temperatures.

Collector’s note

This is a rare Brazilian Passiflora with both ornamental and edible potential. Its red flowers make it visually striking, while the mildly acidic fruits may be especially valuable for juices. Best suited for Passiflora collectors, rare fruit growers, and warm-climate growers interested in unusual edible vines.