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Yellow Passionflower (Passiflora lutea)

Passiflora lutea, the Yellow Passionflower, is a vine producing small yellow flowers and edible fruit, native to South America.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more frequently during hot weather and reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in fall and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-5 m

Spread

3-5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous in cooler climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Granadilla lutea (L.) Medik.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familyPassifloraceae
  • genusPassiflora
  • speciesPassiflora lutea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

Additional Care Tips

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