Orange granadilla (Passiflora laurifolia)
Care, watering, light and tips for Orange granadilla 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 Orange granadilla
Passiflora laurifolia, known as Pomme liane or Maritambour, is a vigorous and fast-growing vine, valued for its beautiful ornamental flowers and edible, aromatic fruits. Its flowers, with white petals and a crown of purple and white filaments, are an exotic spectacle, while its orange-yellow fruits resemble small apples. It is ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or walls, creating a tropical and fruity ambiance in warm gardens.
Native range
Tropical America, from the Antilles to Brazil and Peru
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering and fruiting, although it tolerates light partial shade. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during growth and fruiting periods. It prefers rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soils. A common mistake is not providing adequate support for it to climb, which can limit its development and flowering.
How to save a dying Orange granadilla
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or dropping leaves, general wilting, soft or blackened stems. Soft, dark roots.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If waterlogged, carefully remove, trim damaged roots, and repot in dry soil. If dry, water gradually.
- What kills it
- Overwatering is fatal for the Passiflora laurifolia, quickly rotting its roots. Also, a complete lack of sunlight.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. If main stems are still firm and rot isn't widespread, there's hope. Good luck!