purple granadilla
Passiflora edulis
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Air Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 12
Flowers:
White with pruple based filaments Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Fruits:
green,yellow,purple,orange Fruits Ready In Summer
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Purple granadilla plants require regular watering to stay healthy and allow fruit production. Water deeply and regularly during the growing season, especially during the hot summer months. Water at the base of the plant when the soil feels dry to the touch, usually about once every 7-10 days. During the winter, water less often unless the temperatures are mild and there is light rainfall.
sunlight
Purple granadilla plants (Passiflora edulis) thrive in warm, sunny conditions and need at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day. Further, these plants should be grown in full sunlight or in bright light for optimal fruiting. Plants grown in partial shade may lack vigor and produce misshapen fruits. If possible, place the plants in an area with southern exposure in order to ensure they get as much sunlight as possible throughout the day.
pruning
Purple granadilla plants should be pruned twice a year – once in late winter/early spring and once in late summer/early fall. Pruning in the spring season should involve removing dead or dying branches, cutting off growth that has become too wild and unruly, and cutting back any growth that has begun to overtake other branches. Pruning in late summer/early fall should focus more on removing any dead, dying, and crossed branches, as well as any fruiting stems that have finished bearing their fruits. Both pruning sessions should involve selective pruning to ensure that the maximum amount of growth potential is maintained while controlling the size of the plant.
