Grow Your Own Giant Granadilla Passion Fruit

Cultivate the exotic with a Giant Granadilla Passion Fruit vine (Passiflora quadrangularis). This fast-growing vine produces spectacular 4-5 inch red, pink, and purple flowers that transform into large, aromatic 4-6 inch edible fruit. The Giant Granadilla Passion Fruit is an evergreen climber, reaching up to 49 feet, with distinctive square stems and large green or purple leaves. Its pale green coiling tendrils allow it to cover vast distances, making it perfect for trellises and arbors. You will receive one (1) healthy 3-6 inch plant plug, ready to plant!

The Giant Granadilla Passion Fruit is the largest fruit in the Passiflora genus. Its greenish-yellow fruits house arils with black seeds, creating a visually stunning and delicious addition to your garden. This vine is not only beautiful but also provides edible fruit, making it a unique and rewarding plant to grow. The growth rate will vary depending on environmental factors, but a few leaves are often trimmed before shipping to reduce transpiration stress.

Plant Care: Giant Granadilla Passion Fruits are easy-to-grow fruiting vines that produce lightly scented blooms throughout the summer. They thrive in pots or in-ground, adding a tropical accent to any outdoor space, garden or patio. In cooler zones, a containerized plant can be relocated indoors for the winter months. Upon arrival, your new plant can be stored by placing it in a bucket with a half inch of water in a shady location, keeping it moist until you are ready to plant.

Container and Soil: All Giant Granadilla Passion Fruits grow well in containers indoors or on the patio. Ensure the plant has enough room for growth, generally an 8-20 inch diameter, 14 inch deep container will suffice. Remember, the looser the roots, the taller and healthier the plant will be. Use a well-drained, general potting mix, avoiding arid or overly wet soils. To establish your new plant, fertilize sparingly ten inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time-released product. Avoid fertilizers with heavy salts, which can damage the roots.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How big will the Giant Granadilla Passion Fruit get? The vine can grow up to 49 feet long! The fruit itself can reach 4-6 inches in diameter.
• What kind of sunlight does it need? This plant thrives in 80-100% sunlight. Acclimate the plant slowly to full sun to avoid leaf burn.
• What is the best way to care for my new plant? Keep the soil moist and fertilize sparingly with a slow-release fertilizer. Ensure good drainage.
• Can I grow this plant indoors? Yes, especially in cooler zones. Provide it with plenty of sunlight and a large enough container.
• How long before I can harvest fruit? Fruiting times vary, but with proper care, you can expect fruit within a year or two.