Passiflora caerulea

Blue Passionflower

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Vigorous climbing vine with intricate blue and white crowned flowers. Produces edible passion fruit in warm climates. Popular ornamental climber requiring support.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blue Passionflower
Family Passifloraceae
Genus Passiflora
Species Caerulea
Origin South America
Blooming Late spring to autumn, flowers open for one day
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with perlite or peat moss for moisture retention

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for maximum flowering, tolerates light shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks from spring to autumn, stop in winter

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Pruning

Prune back hard after flowering to encourage bushier growth and next season blooms

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
46° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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