Plant species 2024, September
Passion flowers are very easy to propagate via seeds or cuttings. However, in addition to light, warmth and a mother plant, you need a lot of patience
Passion flowers are very easy to reproduce and can be grown not only from seeds and cuttings, but also from planters
To overwinter, it is best to bring the passion flower into the house and place it in a cool but frost-free place. Autumn pruning is recommended
Some of the exotic flowering passion flower species are suitable as climbing plants for the balcony. We have put together a few types for you
The blue passionflower is one of the most popular species in this plant family. It is considered hardy down to temperatures of -15 °C
Due to their high nutrient requirements, it is necessary to fertilize passionflowers weekly. There is no fertilization in winter
Is your passion flower not blooming? There can be many reasons for a lack of flowers! Proper care ensures lush flowers
Because of its extraordinary flowers, the passionflower is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. There are over 500 different species in many colors
With a little luck and good care, your passion flower can develop fruit. These can be used to obtain seeds, and some are also edible
If the passion flower has yellow leaves, then you are watering too much or too little or have forgotten to fertilize. Passiflora is a heavy feeder
Passion flowers are beautiful ornamental plants with enchanting flowers, but unfortunately they are poisonous to cats & small animals. Read more about the risks here
The fruits of not all Passiflora species are edible. Well-known edible passion flowers are passion fruit and grenadilla. Other species, however, are poisonous
Opinions vary widely as to whether passionflower is poisonous or not. Some Passiflora species actually are
Passion flowers are quite easy to care for, but at the same time they are also susceptible to diseases and pests such as plant lice, spider mites or fungi
With one exception, all passion flowers are perennial. The climbing plants usually only bloom in their second year
Most passiflora are climbing plants and need suitable climbing support for he althy growth. However, some species also grow as trees
Growing passion flowers yourself is quite easy, both from seeds and cuttings, but you need a lot of patience
The passion flower impresses with its exceptionally beautiful flowers. It can be easily planted in the garden, on the balcony or in the room
Many species of the passionflower family can be grown from seeds. This is particularly easy to do with seeds from fresh passion fruit or grenadilla
Passion flowers need a climbing aid because the popular ornamental plants are climbing plants. These aids are suitable
Passion flowers can be propagated very well from cuttings. With our instructions, growing the popular Passiflora is particularly easy
It makes sense to cut back the passionflower before overwintering, otherwise the plant will not fit into its winter quarters due to its size
Passion flower herb has been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years. It always comes from Passiflora incarnata, the flesh-colored passionflower
When repotting the passion flower, be careful not to choose a pot that is too large. Otherwise the plant will quickly become quite lazy to bloom
Most passionflowers are not hardy. But even the hardy Passiflora should only overwinter outside in mild regions
Not all types of Passiflora are suitable as houseplants. We will introduce you to suitable passion flowers and tell you what you should consider
The red passion flower has a particularly exotic fascination. In our table we introduce you to the most beautiful red-flowering species
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Calla is one of the poisonous houseplants. If cats are in the house, the cat owner must find a safe location for the plant