Mountain Sweet Granadilla Plant Exotic Passiflora ligularis from Guatemala Yellow Fruit (ripe)

The Mountain Sweet Granadilla (Passiflora ligularis) is a rare, exotic passionfruit vine from the highlands of Guatemala that bears smooth, orange-yellow fruit with bright, sweet-tangy pulp. This authentic Guatemalan strain ships in a 1-gallon pot, ready for transplanting into a sunny spot with sturdy support.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Passiflora ligularis
• Light: Full sun, or morning sun in very hot areas
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Soil: Well-draining, enriched with compost
• Native range: Central America, elevations 3,000 to 8,850 feet
• Fruit: Oblong to oval, 6 to 8 cm long, ripens green to orange-yellow
• Type: Edible climbing fruit vine

Best for

• Trellises, fences, and arbors
• Warm gardens with strong support structures
• Ornamental climbing color with striking flowers
• Fresh eating, desserts, and beverages
• Collectors wanting a rare Guatemalan variety

How to grow

Plant in late winter to mid-spring after frost danger has passed, in full sun and well-draining soil enriched with compost. Provide a strong trellis or support system for the vine to climb, and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Flavor profile

The aromatic pulp is bright, sweet, and tangy with tropical and floral undertones. The fruit is rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm grows this rare granadilla with care in Florida, offering an authentic Guatemalan strain not commonly found in local nurseries.