It's very hard to find passiflora vines locally, but this year our nursery had a couple. They looked so healthy and I needed one more vine like I needed another hole in my head, but I got it. I paid no attention to the leaves, only noticing that they were really healthy. The tag said P. Caerulea. I already had one and when I got ready to plant this one I noticed the leaves were different. Had to wait to see what it was before I could ID it. Looks like it might be P. Belotti. What do you think?
Good. Belotti used to root in water for me. Will try it again. Thanks Liz.
Congrats on a great purchase Shirley! Hope you are well.
Erick
Nice one Shriley Paul
Thanks Erick and Paul. Getting along as well as we can in the heat. This weekend is going to be a stinker.
yep definately belotti. here's mine blooming like crazy.
Waving at you, Shirley!
How can you tell the difference between the two plants?
Hiya Kay!!
Here is a picture of P. Caerulea. If you compare it to the one I opened this thread with, you can see the difference in the two flowers.
You can tell from the pictures but here is more about the 2.
Cerulea is a 4" white petals with blue corona filaments. Petals are thinner and often fold back more (Not really reflex but do lay a little more than flat) Bright orange, highly ornamental fruit. self fertile producing distinct orange fruit with red pulp The fruit is edible, but not known for its flavor.
Belotti is hardier in the way that the petals are thicker and when fully open, lay more "bowl-like". Their leaves are also very tough and thick.
Flutter
And Belotti has a nice fragrance. She also roots fairly well in water.
Thanks Flutter................
