Passion Fruit
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Passiflora edulis, commonly known as passion fruit, is a vigorous tropical vine prized for its fragrant flowers and sweet-tart fruit. Fun fact: passion fruit flowers are among the most intricate in the plant world, with unique floral structures that inspired their common name. The vine is both highly ornamental and productive, making it an excellent choice for trellises, fences, and arbors.
Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water regularly until established; once established, keep soil consistently moist but well-drained, especially during flowering and fruiting
• Pruning: Prune in late winter or after fruiting to remove dead growth, control size, and encourage new fruiting vines
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and every 6–8 weeks during the growing season; avoid excessive nitrogen
Attributes
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Plant TypeEvergreen fruiting vine
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USDA Zone9 -11
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OriginSouth America
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ToxicityUnripe fruit may contain toxic compounds
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Mature Height15-30 ft (vine-length)
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Mature Width6-10 ft
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Soil PreferenceWell-drained, fertile
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Spacing8-10 ft
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Growth RateFast
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Critter ResistantSomewhat
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Salt ToleranceLow
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Cold ToleranceLow
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FloweringYes
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Bloom PeriodSpring through summer
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Flower ColorWhite, purple, yellow
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Stem ColorGreen
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Foliage ColorGreen
