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Cucurbitaceae
Chinese Passionfruit Melon, Maracuja Chino, Porcelain Melon
Cionosicyosmacranthus
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Family
Cucurbitaceae
(koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Species
macranthus
(ma-KRAN-thus)
Info
Synonym
Cionosicys macranthus
Cayaponia macrantha
Cayaponia microdonta
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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