Bell Apple Live plant (Passiflora nitida)

The best-tasting Passiflora is known as Passiflora nitida. It is a climbing plant with a perennial rootstock that grows quite quickly. In the plant’s native habitat, where it is both cultivated in gardens and harvested from the wild, the edible fruits are highly prized for their high quality. It is indigenous to South America – Brazil, Guyana, Surinam, Guyana, Venezuela, and other lowland tropical regions. Fruit can be consumed unprocessed or juiced. The thick-skinned fruit contains a sweet-tasting pulp that is juicy, succulent, and flavorful. It can thrive in both full sun and partial shade.

Common Name: Bell apple, Maracuja Suspiro

Botanical Name: Passiflora nitida

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 1 to 2 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate