Passion Flower

Studdlygoof · #1 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 06:36 AM

Wondering if anyone every put a Passion Flower or any flower from the Passiflora family in their viv's...the American Horticulture Society says they like humid conditions but well drained soil and respond well to frequent prunings...figuring if i put it in an area on a wall that doesn't recieve much misting and provide a better draining soil it would be a nice flower to add to the viv...any thoughts?

Tindomul1of9 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 09:45 AM

How big do they get?

Studdlygoof · #3 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 10:00 AM

Well its a climber with tendrils so it says anywhere from 15-20 ft !!! obviously would need to be aggressively trimmed

Studdlygoof · #4 (**permalink**) 02-21-2007, 04:49 PM

Was looking on black jungles website today and they have picture of a Passion Flower in their gallery so i'm now assuming its do-able...

Landon · #5 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 05:57 PM

I wouldnt base it on that. BJ has/sells a lot of plants that can outgrow vivs. It may be that it needs to reach a certain height to bloom also. A quick email to them would answer any direct questions you could think of.

terrestrial_man · #6 (**permalink**) 02-23-2007, 08:03 PM

Here is a link on Passionflowers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passion_flower

Even if there was a mini passionflower your main problem would be giving the plant enough light. unless your viv stands from floor to ceiling I would not recommend it!!!