Passiflora spp (Passion Flower) - Monthly Plant Care Calendar
Written by Julie Bawden-Davis
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Generally evergreen vining plants that climb 20 to 30 feet by tendrils. Plants bloom during warm weather featuring eye-catching flowers, some of which are fragrant. Most varieties have fruit of varying quality when it comes to taste. The plants usually attract the gulf fritillary butterfly. Some species can become invasive.
Here's what you should be doing each month of the year for this plant in Sunset Zones 22, 23 & 24: Find Your Climate Zone.
Click a month to be taken directly to that months plant care: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December
January
PRUNE
Prune as desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.
PROTECT
Protect vines when temperatures dip below freezing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.
February
PRUNE
Prune as desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.
PROTECT
Protect vines when temperatures dip below freezing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.
March
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PRUNE
Prune as desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.
April
BUY
Buy when in bloom.
PLANT
Plant when the weather and soil are warm.
FERTILIZE
Fertilize once at the beginning of the warm-season with an organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants.
WATER
Water weekly in the absence of rainfall.
PRUNE
Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.
MULCH
Apply a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the vine.
TRANSPLANT
Transplant when the weather and soil are warm.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.
May
BUY
Buy when in bloom.
PLANT
Plant when the weather and soil are warm.
FERTILIZE
If you didn't fertilize last month, feed once this month with an organic fertilizer designed for blooming plants.
WATER
Water weekly in the absence of rainfall.
PRUNE
Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.
MULCH
If not applied last month, apply a 1- to 2-inch layer of shredded bark around the base of the vine.
TRANSPLANT
Transplant when the weather and soil are warm.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.
June
BUY
Buy when in bloom.
PLANT
Plant when the weather and soil are warm.
WATER
Water weekly.
PRUNE
Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.
TRANSPLANT
Transplant when the weather and soil are warm.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.
July
BUY
Buy when in bloom.
PLANT
Plant when the weather and soil are warm.
WATER
Water weekly.
PRUNE
Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.
TRANSPLANT
Transplant when the weather and soil are warm.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.
August
BUY
Buy when in bloom.
PLANT
Plant when the weather and soil are warm.
WATER
Water weekly.
PRUNE
Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.
TRANSPLANT
Transplant when the weather and soil are warm.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.
September
PLANT
Plant when the weather and soil are warm.
WATER
Water weekly.
PRUNE
Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.
TRANSPLANT
Transplant when the weather and soil are warm.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.
October
WATER
Water every two weeks in the absence of rainfall.
PRUNE
Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.
November
PRUNE
Lightly prune no more than 10 to 15 percent of the vine when desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.
December
PRUNE
Prune as desired to shape, remove excess growth and redirect growth.
PROTECT
Protect vines when temperatures dip below freezing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Caterpillars on vines are most likely that of butterflies, so avoid using pesticides around the plants.
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You can get these instructions sent directly to your Profile page, click here to learn how.
- You can get Plant Care Reminders sent directly to your Profile page, learn how.
- See all of Julie Bawden-Davis' Monthly Plant Care Reminders here.
- See all available Plant Care Reminders at the Plant Care Hub here.
- Search for plant care alphabetically here.
- Add Passiflora spp (Passion Flower) to one of your plant lists, learn how.
- Search our plant database for photos and more great information here.
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