The Passion Flower A Perfect Tropical Vine For Growing Indoors

Both exotic looking and easy to care for, the passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) is one of the most interesting flowering vines around. This tropical vine can be easily grown indoors to create a beautiful tropical setting.

Can you grow passion flower in pots?
Where is the best place to plant a passion flower?
Will Passion Flower survive winter?
How fast does passion flower vine grow?
Is Passion Flower toxic to dogs?
Does passion flower really work for anxiety?
Do passion flowers come back every year?
Do passion flowers only open once?
Does passion flower vine die back in winter?
What is the hardiest passion flower?
Is passion flower annual or perennial?
How often do you water a passion flower plant?

Can you grow passion flower in pots?

It is possible to grow passion flowers in containers, however you'll need to feed and water them more often, and they won't grow quite as vigorously as those growing in the ground. Choose a gritty, free-draining, peat-free compost.

Where is the best place to plant a passion flower?

Passion flower likes moderately fertile, well-drained but reliably moist soils. It will thrive in any soil type and is not fussy about acidity or alkalinity. Full sun or dappled shade is best, with shelter from cold, drying winds. A south, south-west or west-facing wall is ideal.

Will Passion Flower survive winter?

Hardy Passion flowers will survive most of our winters, but in colder areas the plant will need protection such as a mulch to the roots, or even a hessian cover during the coldest months. ... Also, by necessity, the more tender varieties will need to be grown in a container to bring under cover for winter.

How fast does passion flower vine grow?

It can easily grow 20 feet or more a year. Prune the vines in the early spring to control growth, promote lush foliage, and increase flower and fruit production. The vine's flowers, which bloom for only one day, do not need to be deadheaded.

Is Passion Flower toxic to dogs?

Passion vines are toxic to pets. They contain substances that create cyanide when broken down by the body. According to the Governor Animal Clinic in San Diego, California, pet owners should consider all parts of the passion vine plant toxic except for mature fruits.

Does passion flower really work for anxiety?

Possibly Effective for

Anxiety. Some research shows that taking passion flower by mouth can reduce symptoms of anxiety. In fact, it might work as effectively as some prescription medications. Anxiety before surgery.

Do passion flowers come back every year?

The tops will be killed off during winter, but if you mulch deeply, your passion flower plant will return with new shoots in the spring. ... Two applications of a well-balanced fertilizer per year, once in early spring and one in midsummer is all the passion flower care you'll need.

Do passion flowers only open once?

Finally, remember that passion flowers only last one day. Q I am very fond of lilies.

Does passion flower vine die back in winter?

Winter is an excellent time to prune your passion flower vine. ... In cooler climates the whole vine will die back, but in warmer climates this will be the time to do any pruning you think needs to be done.

What is the hardiest passion flower?

Recently, a newbie called 'Alba Supernova' entered the hardy passion flower scene, and its blooms are the largest ones I have ever witnessed on this native plant. This variety is a tetraploid, which means it has a larger leaf and flower size and greater fruit production.

Is passion flower annual or perennial?

Passion flowers have a look and reputation for being exotic and hard to grow. However, this perennial vine is widely adapted in USDA zone 6 to 10 gardens, flowering from mid-summer until frost. Passion flowers are also called passion vines because of their growth.

How often do you water a passion flower plant?

Water. Passionflowers should be given a deep watering immediately after planting. Beyond that, they typically thrive with one or two waterings per week throughout their growing season.