Passiflora vitifolia

Vine-leaf Passion Flower, Crimson Passion Flower, Grape-leaved Passion Flower, Perfumed Passion Flower

Message of the Flower

Power Aspiring to become an Instrument for the Divine Work

The Mother’s Comment

Power, opening to a higher consciousness, awakens to the need of being at the service of the Divine.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

To do the work that one does with all sincerity, as perfectly as one can, is certainly one of the best ways to serve the Divine.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Progress and Perfection in Work

Work is part of the Yoga and it gives the best opportunity for calling down the Presence, the Light and the Power into the vital and its activities; it increases also the field and the opportunity of surrender.

Sri Aurobindo, The Mother with Letters on The Mother: Work for the Mother in the Integral Yoga

Colour

Bright red, white, yellow green

Family

Passifloraceae

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Up to 4 inches in diameter

Flower Texture

Waxy

Number of Petals

Five petals and five sepals that appear similar

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth, leathery

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Deep green with glossy finish

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Vine

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Warmer months (spring to fall in tropical climates)

Climate

Tropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers consistent moisture but well-draining soil

Soil Type

Rich, loamy, well-drained

Temperature Ranges

Not frost tolerant, thrives in warm environments

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to aphids, spider mites, fungal diseases

Pollinators

Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees

Habitat

Native to Central and South America, in rainforest environments

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators, larval host plant for butterflies

Quotations

None noted

Ornamental

Highly valued for ornamental qualities

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental, used in gardens and conservatories

Endangered Status

Not globally listed as endangered, but habitat loss is a concern