Passiflora caerulea grow and care – vine of the genus Passiflora also known as Sweet granadilla or Granadilla, Passiflora caerulea perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, subtropical, mediterranean or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 7+.
Leaves color is green, the leaves lobed and have 3-5 lobs
Flower color is white in the middle of the flower next to the stigma it’s purple or white, flowers look like clock
Passiflora caerulea fruit
Fruit color is yellow-orange the inner is seeds cover with yellow-orange sweet taste, oval shape in the peel thick and not edible
Passiflora caerulea for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow growing Passiflora caerulea care:
Trellising, frost free
What is the best way to start growing:
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties/Problems with growing:
Aggressive (can kill other plants)
When is the best time to plant:
Most of the year
Pests and diseases:
Ants, nematodes
When is the best time to prune?
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Recommend not letting the vine grows too thick, need space to let the fruit fall
Size of the plant?
5-40+ m
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Irrigation water management requirement:
Average amount of water / big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
When does flowers bloom?
All year ( in cold area in the spring)
General information about the flower:
Flower color is white in the middle of the flower next to the stigma it’s purple or white, flowers look like clock
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible fruits
When does it yield:
Most of the year (cold climate in the summer)
Pests or diseases in Sweet granadilla fruit:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Passiflora caerulea fruits?
Eat raw, juice, jams
Work requirements on the fruit:
Pick the fruit from the ground
How long does it take to bear fruit?
1-2 years
Scientific name:
Passiflora caerulea
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