In order for the passion flower to develop its blossoms, it needs the right care. Here you can find out everything about watering, cutting and fertilizing passion flowers.
A healthy one Passion flower (Passiflora) is a real pleasure. Lots of beautiful tendrils, impressive flowers and maybe even fruits are the reward for good care. But what does it actually take?
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- Water passionflower properly
- Cut passion flower correctly
- Fertilize passionflower properly
- What to do if the passion flower does not bloom
In general, passion flowers are quite grateful contemporaries, and caring for them is not too difficult. There are one or the other species that have quite a few demands, but in principle maintenance is not a problem, especially with the common species Passiflora cearulea, the blue passion flower.
Water passionflower properly
Passion flowers like it very moist, but not wet either. Therefore, pay attention to backwater or excess water and adjust the watering to the temperatures. In winter you should reduce the water supply. If it is kept in the house permanently, in addition to watering, it can not hurt to spray the plant with a portion of lime-free water every now and then. This is good for the passion flower and prevents mites.
Cut passion flower correctly
It doesn't take much to cut a passion flower properly, because it is very easy to cut. Note, however, that you shouldn't prune the plant during the growing season. Early spring or late autumn is ideal for this. Leave about 15 centimeters per shoot. More around Cutting the passion flower find out here.
Fertilize passionflower properly
Passion flowers are always hungry - all summer long. Fertilize the plant about every seven to fourteen days with liquid fertilizer in the irrigation water. Fertilizing with a granular fertilizer like ours is much more relaxed Plantura organic flower fertilizer. When given as granules, the nutrients are only gradually available, so that the plant is continuously supplied with the most important things. This saves you from frequent fertilization and your passion flower still receives everything it needs in terms of nutrients. However, you do not need to fertilize in winter during the dormancy period.
What to do if the passion flower does not bloom
Anyone who owns a passion flower is of course looking forward to the beautiful, large flowers. But why is it when the plant just doesn't want to bloom? Often the reason is a lack of light or heat. Passion flowers are subtropical to tropical plants and are therefore adapted to a lot of warmth and light. Try changing your location.
Another reason could be too good care with fertilizer. Too much nitrogen primarily stimulates the plant to grow, but less to bloom. It is the same with a saucepan that is too large. The age of the plant also plays an important role. Not all passion flowers begin at such a tender age as the blue passion flower (Passiflora cearulea) to bloom. In order to stimulate flower formation, it also helps to throw out older plants from time to time, as flowers only appear on the young shoots.
In summary, the reasons for a lack of flowering are the following:
- Too little light
- Too cool
- Too much nitrogen fertilization
- Too big pot
- Too old shoots
more on the subject Passion flowers, about origin, purchase and winter hardiness as well as details about the delicious passion fruit can be found in our special article.
