Common passionfruit

Common passionfruit

Passiflora edulis

Passiflora
Passifloraceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 911

Common passionfruit is a vigorous climbing vine that produces exotic purple flowers and edible fruit. Provide sturdy trellising and regular watering during growing season, with reduced watering in winter. Thrives in warm climates with protection from strong winds.

Toxicity Warning

Reported as poisonous to pets — keep out of reach.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

120″ – 240″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

120

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Deep Watering Until Soil Is Thoroughly Moist

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Temperature

32°95°F

Mature Spread

up to 120

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Angola
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Assam
Azores
Bangladesh
Benin
Bolivia
Borneo
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canary Is.
Caroline Is.
Central African Repu

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
Poisonous to pets

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 23, 2016 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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