Sweet Granadilla Plant
Sweet Granadilla (Passiflora ligularis) is a vine that grows 10-20 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, is edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Vine
Height
2-3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, fertile
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
South America
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18-30°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10-10-10)
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
200-400 g
Flowering Time
Summer, Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
6-10 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Edible fruit, high in vitamins
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% compost, 30% peat moss, 30% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Fusarium Wilt, Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot.
Wilting, yellowing leaves, vascular discoloration, Dark sunken spots on leaves and fruit, White powdery spots on leaves, Brown spots on leaves
Remove infected plants, improve soil drainage, Neem oil.
Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam, Chlorothalonil, Sulfur-based fungicides.