{"product_id":"krishna-kamal-8-pot","title":"Krishna Kamal - 8\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eKrishna Kamal (Passiflora incarnata), commonly called passion flower or maypop, is a vigorous perennial climbing vine grown across India for its mesmerising, almost mythological flowers. The blooms carry a ring of fine purple-and-white filaments (corona) over five petals and sepals, a structure that in Indian tradition is linked to the Mahabharata, giving the plant its devotional name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vine climbs rapidly using tendrils and can quickly cover a trellis, arch or fence, producing flowers chiefly through the warm, humid months. In favourable conditions it sets edible egg-shaped fruits known as maypops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and tolerant of Indian heat, it dies back in cold winters in north India but resprouts from the roots, making it a reliable, long-lived ornamental climber for home gardens and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassifloraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheastern United States; widely naturalised in India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6 m (climbing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous, deeply 3-lobed green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple and white with a filamentous corona\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer to monsoon (June-September)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade; at least 5-6 hours of direct sun for best flowering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater regularly to keep soil evenly moist in summer; reduce in winter and avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, fertile loamy soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH; enrich with organic compost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 18-32°C; tolerates brief cold but top growth may die back below 5°C, regrowing from roots.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers moderate to high humidity; appreciates the monsoon season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed a balanced NPK or compost monthly in the growing season; avoid excess nitrogen, which favours leaves over flowers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune hard in late winter or early spring to control size, remove dead growth and encourage vigorous flowering shoots.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot container plants every 1-2 years into a larger pot with fresh, well-drained mix and a sturdy support.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagate by seed, semi-hardwood stem cuttings, or root suckers; cuttings root readily in the warm season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatch for aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and caterpillars; treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage of some Passiflora species contains cyanogenic compounds; keep unripe fruit and leaves away from pets and small children as a precaution.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Popular ornamental climber for trellises, arches, fences, pergolas and balcony railings.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Grown for its spiritually significant, eye-catching flowers in home and temple gardens.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Attracts butterflies and other pollinators, supporting garden biodiversity.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ripe maypop fruits are edible, and the herb is traditionally used in calming herbal teas.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant at the onset of the monsoon (June-July) so the vine establishes in warm, humid weather, or in February-March after the cold passes in north India.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Provide a strong trellis or mesh early, as the vine grows fast and is heavy. Pinch young shoots to encourage branching and more flowering points.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In summer, mulch the base to conserve moisture and water deeply. In winter, in colder regions, cut back and mulch the roots; the plant will resprout in spring.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is this plant called Krishna Kamal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flower\u0026amp;#039;s structure is traditionally linked to the Mahabharata - the ring of fine filaments is seen as the 100 Kauravas, the inner parts as the 5 Pandavas - giving it the devotional name Krishna Kamal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get my Krishna Kamal vine to flower more?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it at least 5-6 hours of direct sun, avoid excess nitrogen fertiliser, and prune in late winter or early spring. Flowering peaks through the warm summer and monsoon months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Krishna Kamal need support to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a vigorous tendril climber that can reach 4-6 m, so provide a sturdy trellis, mesh, arch or fence early so it can climb and stay well supported.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048719745270,"sku":"PLT-KRISHNAKAMAL-P08-NA","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/51kTv7dG97L._UF1000_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1782711560","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/krishna-kamal-8-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}