How to grow and care for Passiflora edulis Sims
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Passiflora edulis Sims, Purple passionfruit
Passiflora edulis Sims 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~21C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Passiflora edulis Sims
How often should I water?
check Passiflora edulis Sims Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Passiflora edulis Sims need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Passiflora edulis Sims likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~21℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Passiflora edulis Sims at home, make sure the temperature is 18~21℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Passiflora edulis Sims prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Passiflora edulis Sims is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Passifloraceae, Genus: Passiflora, Species: Passiflora edulis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South America |
| Time to plant | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Passifloraceae |
| Genus | Passiflora |
| Species | Passiflora edulis |
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