Passiflora mollissima

Purple Granadilla

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Vigorous climbing vine with large, intricate purple and white flowers producing edible, sweet granadilla fruit. Requires support and bright light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Purple Granadilla
Family Passifloraceae
Genus Passiflora
Species Mollissima
Origin Peru, Bolivia
Blooming Vibrant flowers in late summer, foliage year-round in optimal conditions
Leaf Color Dark green, glossy
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining mix of peat moss, perlite, and pine bark for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright light or direct sun for flowering; use trellis support

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks from spring to early autumn

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Pruning

Prune heavily after harvest to maintain shape and encourage vigorous new growth

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

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 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
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)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% 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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