It seems to come from the Garden of Eden and spoils us with tropical flowers. Passion flowers turn out to be less demanding than their lavish appearance suggests. Find out here the central framework conditions for the successful cultivation of Passiflora in the room and garden.

Most types of passion flower are climbing plants that need a climbing aid

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  1. Plant passionflower properly
  2. care tips
  3. Which location is suitable?
  4. When is flowering time?
  5. Properly cut passionflower
  6. Fertilize passionflower properly
  7. Diseases
  8. hibernate
  9. Propagating passion flower
  10. repot
  11. Is passion flower poisonous?
  12. Passion flower does not bloom
  13. Yellow leaves
  14. Is passion flower poisonous to cats?
  15. Grow your own passion flower
  16. Grow passion flower from seeds
  17. Propagating passion flower from cuttings
  18. Propagate passion flower via offshoots
  19. The passion flower as a houseplant
  20. Keep the passion flower on the balcony
  21. The passion flower as a climbing plant
  22. A climbing aid for the passion flower
  23. Is the passion flower perennial?
  24. Is the passion flower hardy?
  25. Prune the passion flower before overwintering
  26. The blossom of the passion flower
  27. The fruit of the passion flower
  28. Is passion fruit edible?
  29. The most beautiful varieties
  30. The blue passion flower
  31. The Red Passion Flower

    32. Plant passionflower properly

    If the following criteria are observed, the planting of a passion flower in the garden is exemplary:

    • Sunny, warm, sheltered location
    • Nutrient-rich, fresh and moist substrate
    • Ideally a pH of 5.5 to 6.0
    • Planting time from mid-May
    • Planting distance 50 centimetres

    Clever hobby gardeners plant passion flowers that are not hardy in the ground together with their tubs in order to get them out of the ground in good time before the forest and resettle them in the winter quarters.
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    care tips

    The care of a Passiflora moves within a manageable framework. How to do it right:

    • Keep the root ball constantly moist with lime-free water
    • Fertilize every 14 days from April to August
    • Prune and thin out in early spring
    • Bright and protected overwinter at 10-12 degrees Celsius

    Which location is suitable?

    The ideal location for Passiflora is sunny, warm and sheltered from the wind. The climbing plants happily stretch out their roots in the nutrient-rich, loose, humus-rich substrate.
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    When is flowering time?

    The majority of Passiflora are summer bloomers, delighting us with their blooms from May to September or beyond. Some rare species and cultivars bloom in winter, either immediately after planting or from January to March.

    Properly cut passionflower

    Thanks to a remarkable cut tolerance, nothing speaks against a regular pruning. Cut your Passiflora into shape before putting them away. Ideally, the climbing plant gets its shape and maintenance cut in early spring.
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    Fertilize passionflower properly

    The passion flower is not a contemptible food. Therefore, fertilize the plant every 14 days with a phosphate-rich preparation. Too much nitrogen promotes leaf growth at the expense of flowers.
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    Diseases

    The passion flower is known to be susceptible to fungal infections, such as the ubiquitous powdery mildew. Therefore, avoid spraying the tendrils with water and make sure the plants are far enough apart. Should the mealy patina nevertheless spread over the pretty foliage, use this home remedy:

    • Mix fresh milk and water in a ratio of 1:9 and use every few days
    • Alternatively, dust the infected Passiflora with rock flour (14.13€) or pure charcoal ash

    On the other hand, if the leaves turn black, the sooty mold fungus has struck. In this case, the responsible aphids must be combated first. Then cut out the diseased parts of the plant or wash off the sooty mold with a weak soap solution.
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    hibernate

    If the temperatures drop below 10 degrees in autumn, the tropical passiflora move to their winter quarters. Here, in the bright location at 10-12 degrees Celsius, she draws fresh strength for the next season. During this phase, do not let the root ball dry out and stop fertilizing. Houseplants stay in their usual place during the winter.
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    Propagating passion flower

    To propagate Passiflora, you have the choice of the following methods:

    • Sowing: time-consuming and tedious
    • Cuttings: easy
    • Offshoot: uncomplicated

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    repot

    The best time to repot a passion flower is early spring, immediately after pruning. We also recommend repotting a freshly bought Passiflora. As a rule, the sales container is much too narrow and the substrate is inferior.
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    Is passion flower poisonous?

    No general statement can be made about the toxin content of Passiflora. Within the broad genus are toxic species that contain hydrogen cyanide and alkaloids, while other specimens produce delicious fruit.
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    Passion flower does not bloom

    If the exotic climbing plant refuses to bloom, these measures can help:

    • A two-month dormancy during the winter in the cool, bright place
    • A plucky pruning in early spring or fall
    • Fertilize regularly from April to August

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    Yellow leaves

    If the leaves turn yellow, there is usually a lack of care. If the water and nutrient supply is in balance, leaf chlorosis is responsible for the yellowing. In this case, a Passiflora lacks iron because the substrate is too calcareous. Fertilize with a special iron preparation and only water with soft rainwater.
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    Is passion flower poisonous to cats?

    The passion flower contains toxic substances that are dangerous for cats. This applies in particular to the blue passion flower and other species and varieties.
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    Grow your own passion flower

    The fascination of hobby gardening results not least from the experience of growing a passion flower yourself. These approaches are available:

    • Harvest and sow the seeds from the fruit
    • Cut and grow cuttings in summer

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    Grow passion flower from seed

    To harvest passionflower seeds, cut open a ripe fruit and scoop out the flesh. Clean the seeds with clear water and soak them in 0.2 percent potassium nitrate (pharmacy) for 24 hours. After the germination inhibition has been lifted, sowing can begin.
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    Propagating passion flower from cuttings

    With the help of cuttings, you can easily grow more passion flowers. Here's how to do it:

    • Cut head cuttings with a length of 15-20 cm
    • Defoliate except for the top pair of leaves
    • Plant two-thirds into lean soil
    • Place in the indoor greenhouse or put on a plastic hood

    At 20-25 degrees Celsius on a partially shaded window seat, rooting proceeds quickly with regular watering.
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    Propagate passion flower via offshoots

    One of the advantageous attributes of a climbing plant is the uncomplicated propagation by means of offshoots. To do this, lower the herbaceous shoot of the passion flower into a neighboring pot in spring to fix it there. While remaining connected to the mother plant, the offshoot develops its own root system from a scratched piece of shoot. Separation can take place after 8-10 months.
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    The passion flower as a houseplant

    A few Passiflora develop an equally magnificent habit in the room as on the balcony. The golden passion flower is one of them, as are the vine leaved and the blue passion flower. Look for a sunny location, with shade in the midday sun. A plentiful water supply is just as important as weekly or fortnightly fertilizing.
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    Keep the passion flower on the balcony

    The passion flower transforms the balcony into an exotic paradise. Plant the flowering beauty in a large container with loose, compost-based substrate. Placed in a sunny, wind-protected location, the climbing plant proves its vigor on a stable trellis. After a bright hibernation at 10-12 degrees, the Passiflora repeats the flower spectacle next year.
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    The passion flower as a climbing plant

    Most passion flowers are designed as climbing plants. The few exceptions include Passiflora arborea or Passiflora macrophylla, which thrive as a shrub or tree.
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    A climbing aid for the passion flower

    Without a climbing aid, the passion flower develops low-lying shoots that languish. On the other hand, if you offer a Passiflora a trellis or a similar climbing aid, it will thrive in all its glory. A ring that the shoots can wrap around several times has proven to be a useful climbing aid for indoor plants.
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    Is the passion flower perennial?

    Passion flower has the potential to thrive for many years. The most important prerequisite for the perennial culture is a winter rest period. In autumn, move the plant to bright winter quarters at 10-12 degrees Celsius.
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    Is the passion flower hardy?

    A few species have the ability to overwinter in the open air. The blue passion flower (Passiflora caerulea) is one of them, because it is hardy down to -15 degrees Celsius. However, the plant withers completely after the first frost in order to sprout again from the roots next spring.
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    Prune the passion flower before overwintering

    The robust cut tolerance of a passion flower allows it to be cut back before it is put away in autumn. However, if there is enough space in the winter quarters, only cut Passiflora into shape in early spring.
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    The blossom of the passion flower

    The passion flower owes its sacred name to its unique flower shape. The outer floral wreath represents the apostles without Judas and Peter. The secondary crown symbolizes a crown of thorns and the handles the wounds of Christ.
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    The fruit of the passion flower

    All of the more than 500 Passiflora species produce fruit, few of which are edible and some are even poisonous. The most popular fruit of a passion flower is the passion fruit, which comes from a Passiflora edulis.
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    Is passion fruit edible?

    If the pollination of a passion flower is successful, numerous small fruits will develop. However, only a few are edible. The best-known species with edible fruits is Passiflora edulis, which gives us delicious passion fruit.
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    The most beautiful varieties

    • Alata: charming variety in deep red with a long flowering period from May to September; not hardy
    • Ladybirds Dream: purple Passiflora for obelisks and trellises with a height of 150 cm; hardy
    • Constance Elliot: White flowering climber with a mighty habit up to 300 cm in height; hardy
    • Anastasia: pink petals surround a halo of white with a deep red eye; not hardy
    • Byron Beatuy: large-flowered Passiflora that combines different shades of blue; not hardy
    • Minas Gerais: Stunning look with violet petals and burgundy heart; blooms in winter
    • Inspiration: blue floral wonder that exudes a wonderful scent; not hardy

    The blue passion flower

    The blue passion flower has cult status within the large Passiflora family, not least thanks to its profuse flowering and robust constitution. If the plant finds a suitable climbing aid, it will thrive in the room, on the balcony or as a green facade. In mild, sheltered locations, the blue passion flower even survives the winter in the bed.
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    The Red Passion Flower

    If you are looking for a red passion flower, you will find it in these Passiflora species:

    • Passiflora alata
    • Passiflora coccinea
    • Passiflora vitifolia

    All red-flowering passion flowers are not hardy.
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