Passion fruit growing vine of the genus Passiflora also known as Passionfruit, Passion fruit perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+
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, flowers look like clock
Passion fruit flower
Fruit is oval shape in the peel is 13 mm wide the color purple-green, the inner is seeds cover with yellow-orange sour with sweet taste
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Requirements for Passion fruit growing and care:
Trellising
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary use vegetative reproduction in Passion fruit?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
aggressive (can kill other plants)
Recommended planting season?
All year
Pests and diseases:
Ants
Pruning season:
Spring / Autumn
How to prune:
recommend not letting the vine grow too thick, need space to let the fruit fall
Size of the plant?
5-40+ m
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Most of the year
General information about the flower:
Flower color is white in the middle of the flower next to the stigma it’s purple, flowers look like clock
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Fruit
Fruit harvest season:
Most of the year
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Passion fruit?
Eat raw, juice, jams
Work requirements on the Passion fruit:
Pick the fruit from the ground
How long does it take for a Passion fruit to bear?
1-2 years
Scientific name:
Passiflora edulis