Passiflora edulis
Passionfruit
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Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) - Description
Passiflora edulis is a vine species of passion flower that is native to Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina (Corrientes and Misiones provinces, among others). Its common names include passion fruit (UK and US), passionfruit (Australia and New Zealand), and purple granadilla (South Africa). It is cultivated commercially in warmer, frost-free areas for its fruit and is widely grown in Antigua, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, the Caribbean, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Ecuador, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Portugal (Madeira), Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, South Africa, United States (California, Florida, and Hawaii), Venezuela and Philippines.
Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) - Blooming
Beautiful flowers are borne singly or sometimes in racemes. The center of each flower contains a stalk that bears the ovary and stamens. Followed by edible, yellow fruits.
Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) - Growth
Grows best under full sun or partial shade. Protect plants from cold, drying winds. Passion vines are perfect for covering a wall or trellis. Or train plants over a pergola, arch, or through a tree. Where passion vine is not growing hardy, raise plants indoors in cool to warm greenhouse or in large tubs.
Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) - Planting
Plant seeds in spring when temperatures are above 55°F (13°C). Take cuttings for rooting in summer.
Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) - Pest
Affected by spider mites, whiteflies, and scale insects. Also prone to leaf spots, virus diseases, and iron deficiency.
Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) - Interesting facts
Although passionfruit is commonly used as a reference to romance, the passion vine's name originates from how each part of the flower is symbolic of different elements of the passion of Christ.
Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) - Soil and irrigation
Passion vines grow best in moderately fertile, moist, well-draining soil. Soil-based potting mixes work fine for indoor plants. Water freely during the growing season, sparingly in winter.
