Common passionfruit

Passiflora edulis

Passiflora

Passifloraceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 9–11

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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