{"product_id":"passiflora-maliformis","title":"Passiflora maliformis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRARE LIMITED RELEASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassiflora maliformis, commonly known as the Sweet Calabash or Conch Apple, is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. This plant is renowned for its unique and attractive features. It typically has a climbing or trailing growth habit, supported by slender, woody vines that can reach significant lengths. The leaves of Passiflora maliformis are deeply three-lobed, with a glossy, dark green upper surface and a paler underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most striking aspects of this plant is its flowers. The blossoms are large and showy, characterized by their intricate structure. They usually display a combination of white and purple hues with a prominent, fringed corona of purple and white radial filaments. These filaments surround the central structure of the flower, which consists of several stamens and a trio of styles atop a single ovary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing flowering, Passiflora maliformis produces fruit that is roughly the size of an apple, hence the name \"Sweet Calabash\" or \"Conch Apple.\" These fruits have a hard, somewhat spherical shell that turns from green to yellow or brown as they ripen. Inside, the fruit contains a sweet, aromatic pulp that is often yellowish-orange in color and filled with small, black seeds. This pulp is edible and is used in various culinary applications, particularly in tropical regions where the plant is native.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant thrives in warm, tropical climates and requires well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight. It is often grown for both its ornamental value and its fruit, and it can be a striking addition to gardens in suitable climates. Due to its climbing nature, it is commonly trained along fences, trellises, or other support structures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":48700464169203,"sku":"PAS-MAL-M","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/8094\/7593\/files\/sow-exotic-fruiting-plant-medium-coconut-coir-pot-passiflora-maliformis-37951632900339.jpg?v=1776022083","url":"https:\/\/practicalmagicstore.com\/products\/passiflora-maliformis","provider":"Practical Magic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}