How to grow passion flower

How to grow passion flower

It is a flowering plant in the Passifloraceae family, which includes the common passion flower (Passiflora caerulea) and its close relative, Easter lily (Lilium).

Passion flower has been used as a tranquilizer since ancient times. Passion flower extract contains several naturally occurring compounds, including anethole, which is responsible for the sedative effect. Passion flower is often combined with other herbs, such as valerian root, hops, or kava kava.

 The light is going to be very important. You also will want to stop feeding the soil in the late summer and put mulch around the roots once the soil temperature drops; this will prevent freezing and thawing throughout the winter months.

How to Care for Your Passion flower

Sunlight Requirements. The amount of sunlight that a passion flower needs depends on the room temperature. In general, you’ll need about 3-4 hours of sunlight per day.

Sunlight Requirements

The soil is vital if you want this plant to grow strong and healthy. Find well-draining soil is critical, but you’ll also want fertile soil

Choosing the Right Soil

Passion flowers like to have water, so make sure you give them a good drink of water when you put them in the ground. They need at least 2 inches of water every week, or they will not grow well.

Watering Guide

If your passion flower is in its most active growth season, you don’t need to prune or deadhead the vines. You just want to trim back the vines a bit so the plant doesn’t get too large.

What Fertilizer to Use

Insects such as aphids, and diseases that they transmit, are very vulnerable to viruses that can be transmitted by pruning shears, scissors, and knives, when using them to cut off dead vines.

Pests and Disease

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