Passiflora, as the passion flower is called by knowledgeable gardeners, usually thrives in pots and tubs. If the plant gets too big, it can be repotted.

Do not choose a planter that is too large

When it comes to the size of the pot, box or bucket, passion flowers are not too demanding, they usually thrive in small pots and develop an enchantingly exotic bloom. However, newly purchased specimens should be repotted immediately, as the pots sold with them are often too small or unsuitable. When choosing the pot, make sure that there are drainage holes on the bottom for excess irrigation water, because Passiflora likes it damp, but not wet feet. The pot should also not be larger than a maximum of 30 centimeters in diameter, as passion flowers quickly become lazy in pots that are too large.

The right substrate for a pot culture

Passion flowers need a nutrient-rich, but loose and permeable substrate that allows excess water to drain away easily. The pH is optimally between 5.8 and 6.8. You can use conventional, humus-rich potting soil or peat soil, which should be mixed with clay or loam powder, some fine sand and lava granules (€13.99) or similar. At the bottom of the pot is a layer of gravel or pumice gravel.

Repot passiflora

It is best to repot the Passiflora in spring, before you put them on the balcony or in the garden. If you have not yet pruned the plant, you can do so before repotting.

  • Get the passiflora out of its old pot.
  • To do this, first tap the pot all around to loosen the hard soil.
  • Gently shake the root system to remove the old substrate.
  • Check the plant for damaged or rotting roots.
  • Remove these.
  • Now fill a layer of gravel at the bottom of the pot.
  • Then comes the previously mixed substrate.
  • Put the root ball in and fill in the cavities with soil.
  • Tap around the pot to allow any remaining voids to fill with soil.
  • Gently press the plant.
  • water them.

tips and tricks

Since passion flowers are not usually hardy, you should cut back planted specimens in autumn, dig them up and overwinter them in a sufficiently large pot.

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