Passiflora edulis typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
purple granadilla
Passiflora edulis
Purple Granadilla is an exotic, perennial vine native to northern South America. It is notable for its fragrant flowers in a range of colors, and its edible fruit, which is egg-shaped, resembling a purple passionfruit. The plant grows well in moist, well-drained soil, and needs plenty of sun for best results. The flowers may be pollinated by a variety of butterflies, bees, wasps, and moths that carry the pollen from flower to flower. The fruits can be eaten fresh, and also made into jams, desserts, and sauces. The flowers and fruits of the Purple Granadilla are both beautiful and delicious, and make a wonderful addition to any home garden.
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Passiflora edulis typically begins in April and continues through July.
Starts Flowering
Passiflora edulis typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Passiflora edulis typically begins in April and continues through July.
