Passion Flower

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Facts About Blue Passion flower

• The passion flower plant has palmately lobed (3, 7 or 9-lobed) glossy leaves.
• The base of each passion flower leaf has a flagellate twining tendril.
• Passion Flowers are generally not self-fertile, though with some exceptions, and show cross pollination.
• The fruit of Passion Flower may be eaten fresh or used in teas, which is said to alleviate stress and anxiety.
• In tropical climates the Passion Flower blooms throughout the year.
• Blue Passion Flower plant is attractive to butterflies, bees, and birds.
• Blue Passion Flower constituets the whole story of the crucifixion.

Growing Passion flower

• Passion flowers can be grown from dried seeds that have been saved for a year or more.
• Passion flower vines can also be Propagated by cuttings 4-6 inches long, taken at any time during active growth.
• Passion flowers will grow best in a deep, moist, well-drained sandy loam.
• The passion flowers, as most other Passiflora, needs a well-drained ground.
• Passion flowers need more than 4 hours of direct sunlight.
• When the passion flower vine starts to grow, provide a support.
• Apply a good fertilizer.
• Keep the soil evenly moist.

Caring passion flower

• Soil should be enriched with compost or leaf mold.
• Vines should be pruned heavily in fall or early spring to remove deadwood.