The popular passionflower can occasionally develop wilted leaves or even lose leaves. This can have a variety of causes. You can find out what these are and how you can help your plants in this article.
Why does the passionflower let its leaves droop?
If the passionflower leaves its leaves drooping, the cause can be drought, lack of light, frost, lack of nutrients or fungal infection. Check water, location, frost damage and nutrient supply to optimally care for the plant.
Do the leaves of the passion flower droop due to drought?
If some leaves are hanging on your passionflower, it may be that you have not given your plant enough water. Check the soil by inserting a finger about an inch into the soil. If thesoil is bone dry, you should water your plant sufficiently in a dipping bath. Make sure the plant drains well. Avoid waterlogging, which passionflower also cannot tolerate. Afterwards she should recover quickly.
Does passionflower droop its leaves due to lack of light?
If the soil of your plant is well moistened without waterlogging, wilted leaves can also be caused by a lack of light. In addition to plenty of water, passion flowers lovelots of warmth and light In the room, they are ideal in the east, west or south window. Outside, passion flowers are best kept in a pot with a suitable climbing aid on the balcony, terrace or a sunny spot in the garden. If the plant gets too little light, the leaves can turn yellow over large areas. Then you should find a more suitable location.
Are the leaves of the passionflower wilted because it froze?
Only a few passionflower species are hardy. Therefore, most plants have to move to their winter quarters in autumn. This should becool, but frost-free, bright and protected from drafts. In winter, passionflowers require less water and typically lose some of their leaves. However, if several parts die, your plant has probably suffered frost. Now all you can do is cut the plant back to the he althy leaves and hope for new growth in spring.
Are passionflower leaves yellow due to lack of nutrients?
Passion flowers are heavy feeders. This means that you need additional fertilization, especially in spring and summerHowever, in winter you should not use fertilizers in order not to disturb the plant in its resting phase. If your plant is suffering from a nutrient deficiency, it will show this by itsleaves turning yellow
Does passionflower die due to fungal infestation?
A fungal infection can also be a reason for suddenly wilted leaves. Examine your plant carefully and generously removeinfested foliage with clean scissors. You have to do the same in the root area. Then pot the plant in a new pot with fresh soil and clay granules (€19.00 on Amazon) to avoid further fungal infestation.
Tip
Every passionflower is different
Passionflower, also known as passiflora, has more than 500 different species that have different requirements. For example, some species are more drought-resistant than others. Find out about the type of passion flower you have to avoid care mistakes in advance.
