They are robust, fast-growing vines under ideal conditions.
and they may need frequent pruning to stay well-behaved, especially when grown as houseplants.
Can You Grow Passionflower Inside?
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When growing passionflower indoors, their sprawling vines can be troublesome.
Place passionflower in a south-facing room, sunroom, or greenhouse to get at least six hours of sunlight.
Artificial Light
If natural sunlight requirements are a challenge,grow lightscan supplement passionflower light needs.
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Misting orrunning a humidifiercan help these plants.
During winter, reduce watering but don’t let them dry out.
When watering outdoor potted plants heavily in the summer, they may need to be fed more frequently.
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Feeding can be reduced in the winter.
Pollination
Normally bees or other pollinators pollinate passionflowers when grown outside.
Pollinate in the morning when humidity is high, which activates the pollen.
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Any saucers used to catch water should be emptied right away.
Potting and Repotting Passionflower
Repot young plants every spring into a larger pot.
Older plants can be stretched out every few years between repotting.
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confirm to inspect the plant for pests to prevent any infestation of passionflower and other houseplants.
Adjust for winter care by reducing watering and feeding the plant while keeping it in a bright location.
Passionflowers grow fast when given plenty of sunshine, water, fertilizer, and frequent pruning to stimulate blooms.
Remove plastic and then transplant them into larger pots when they are several inches tall.
Scale,spider mites, andwhitefliesare common to passionflower.
Neem oil or another horticultural oil or soap controls pests.Leaf spotcan occur if the plant is kept too wet.
Remove affected leaves and treat the plant with a fungicide.
Moving Indoor Plants Outside for the Summer.
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