The Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
The ultimate plant care guide for the Passiflora incarnata (Maypop)
Are you looking to take care of a Passiflora incarnata, also known as the Maypop, Purple Passionflower, True Passionflower, Wild Apricot, Wild Passion Vine,?
To give you the best chance to take care of this plant, I've broken down the caring process into a few different steps. These steps give you the most in-depth information to teach you everything you need to know about caring for your plant.
Summary of Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) care
Find out what the Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) prefers when it comes to its plant care. These are the most important parts of taking care of the Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)!
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Watering your Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
- The Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
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Sunlight for your Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
- The Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) loves a spot in the full sun, a spot with direct sunlight. It thrives with the bright light.
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Fertilizing your Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
- The Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) needs quite a bit of energy to grow, so you should fertilize it once per month in the spring and summer.
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Soil for your Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
- The Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.
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Temperature for the Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
- The Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) prefers a spot that consistently stays between 13 - 18°C (55 - 64°F).
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Propagating the Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
- To propagate the Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) and plant that in moist soil.
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Repotting the Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
- You should repot your Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) once every 1 year(s). This helps your Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) to stay healthy for many years.
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Difficulty of Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) plant care
- The Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is easy to take care of and great for beginners.
In this ultimate guide to taking care of an Passiflora incarnata, we'll look at the best sunlight exposure, the ideal watering schedule, how often you should fertilize it, and much more.
Let's dive right in and learn how we can take care of our Passiflora incarnata
Scientific classification of Passiflora incarnata
Plants go by many names, but it can become confusing very quickly if you're talking about different plants with the same nickname. That's why I'm including the scientific name of the plant, so we're all on the same page!
| Classification | Name |
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| Species | Passiflora incarnata |
Frequently asked questions
The Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) loves a spot in the full sun, a spot with direct sunlight. It thrives with the bright light.
The Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) needs quite a bit of energy to grow, so you should fertilize it once per month in the spring and summer.
The Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.
The Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) prefers a spot that consistently stays between 13 - 18°C (55 - 64°F).
To propagate the Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) and plant that in moist soil.
You should repot your Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) once every 1 year(s). This helps your Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) to stay healthy for many years.
The Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is easy to take care of and great for beginners.
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