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Passifloraceae
Water-lemon
Passiflora laurifolia
Also known as Granadilla laurifolia, Passiflora laurifolia var. tinifolia, Passiflora tinifolia, Passiflora oblongifolia
Tropical Plants · Edibles & Herbs · Native Plants · Passion · Fruit · Vine · Climbing · Edible · Flowers · Tropical · Butterfly · Hummingbird · Support
This passion vine produces edible fruits and stunning flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Needs strong support structure for climbing and benefits from regular fertilization during growing season. Protect from frost and provide consistent moisture.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Deep watering until soil is saturated, allow to dry slightly between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Temperature
- 30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 8a-11b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 48 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Assam, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Fiji, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaii, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Malaya, Marshall Is., Pitcairn Is., Puerto Rico, Seychelles, Society Is., Suriname
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees
Sources: trefle, usda
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