Tropicals & Tender Perennials: passiflora in pots, 0 by ErickMN

ErickMN wrote:
Here is a picture of P. 'Purple Haze' that I grew the same way. This one has only bloomed a couple times for me. I am working to change that, as the flower is gorgeous.

One big advantage to growing Passifloras in 8" pots is portability. It's easy for me to move them from grow room to porch to garden, etc., as well as bring them to the shower for a good rinse. And since Passifloras only bloom on new growth (to my knowledge...anyone is welcome to correct me if I am mistaken here), it never hurts to trim them back some, as long as it's not too dramatic.

The only pests I battle with my Passifloras are spider mites. Susceptibility to them varies among species/varieties. For example, I have never seen them on my P. citrina, P. 'Purple Haze', P. subpeltata, P. mollissima, etc., but they are a constant battle with my P. loefgrenii, P. 'Lady Margaret', P. 'Incense', etc. Even though I, overall, loathe the idea of using pesticides on my plants (they even smell like evil), I have reluctantly embraced a systemic for the latter group.

Erick