How to grow Passiflora from cuttings and seeds

Passiflora is a striking tropical vine that is easy to grow. This popular houseplant or garden vine is also easy to propagate. Passionflower propagation can be achieved by seed or stem cuttings in spring, or by layering in late summer. Propagating Passion Flower Seeds Passion flower seeds germinate best when fresh or directly from the fruit. They do not store well and will usually be dormant for up to a year. To break dormancy and improve germination of seeds that have been stored for a while, you can simply take a piece of fine sandpaper and lightly rub one or both sides of the seeds. Then soak the seeds in lukewarm water for about 24 hours. Throw out any seeds that float, as they are no good. AD Press the remaining seeds about ¼ inch (0.5 cm) into moist potting mix or peat compost – whatever you use should drain well. Cover with vented plastic to retain moisture and remove when germination begins in two to four weeks. (Note: Older seeds can take anywhere from four to eight weeks or even longer to germinate.) Keep the plants out of direct sunlight until they develop their second set of leaves

Don’t expect instant blooms with seed-grown plants. Some passion flower species can