Winged-stem passion flower (Passiflora alata)
Care, watering, light and tips for Winged-stem passion flower on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Winged-stem passion flower
Passiflora alata, also known as Winged-stem Passion Flower or Fragrant Granadilla, is a vigorous perennial vine celebrated for its large, fragrant, and exotic flowers displaying a vibrant mix of red, purple, white, and blue hues. It produces edible, oval-shaped, orange fruits. This plant is perfect for covering pergolas, trellises, or walls, bringing a tropical and lively touch to any garden or patio.
Native range
Tropical South America: Brazil, Paraguay, Peru
Care tips
It requires full sun to partial shade for abundant flowering. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during warmer months; reduce in winter. It prefers rich, well-draining, and slightly acidic soils. A common mistake is the lack of adequate support, as it is a climbing plant that needs something to cling to for proper development.
How to save a dying Winged-stem passion flower
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilted, prematurely falling leaves. Lack of flowering or fruiting.
- First aid
- Check drainage. If potted, consider repotting to a larger one with rich, well-draining soil. Add compost.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging, rotting its roots. Also lack of direct sun or poor soils.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! It's resilient. With good drainage, sun, and nutrients, it recovers and flowers.